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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 47 - 53.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Whose barn are the Bundrens preparing to spend the night at in Chapter 48: “Darl”?
(a) The Tulls' barn.
(b) The Gillespies' barn.
(c) The Samsons' barn.
(d) The Russels' barn.

2. Darl says in Chapter 3: "Darl," "When I was a boy I first learned how much better water tastes when it has set for a while in" what (9)?
(a) "A coffee pot."
(b) "A cedar bucket."
(c) "A copper tin."
(d) "An oak barrel."

3. Who comes to inform those at the Bundren home that the bridge has gone out in Chapter 20: "Tull"?
(a) Coara.
(b) Whitfield.
(c) Cash.
(d) Samson.

4. How old does Tull say his mother lived until in Chapter 8: "Tull"?
(a) Over 70.
(b) Over 60.
(c) Over 80.
(d) Over 90.

5. What do Anse and Jewel argue about in Chapter 24: "Vardaman"?
(a) Whether Jewel will ride his horse on the trip.
(b) Whether Jewel will leave to go home.
(c) Whether Jewel will get married.
(d) Whether Jewel will drive the wagon.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is the boy who walks up with a fish in Chapter 8: "Tull"?

2. Who does Reverend Whitfield imagine going to confess his sin to in Chapter 41: “Whitfield”?

3. What does Anse claim is in his heart in Chapter 9: "Anse"?

4. Which of Addie’s children does Cora tell Addie is her punishment on earth in Chapter 39: “Cora”?

5. Who analyzes the bridge situation methodically in Chapter 34: “Darl”?

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