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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Cora say "will break up a hen-house quicker than anything," in Chapter 2: "Cora" (5)?
(a) "A rat."
(b) "A snake."
(c) "A raccoon."
(d) "A coyote."

2. How far is the wagon past the mouth of the lane when Jewel approaches on the horse in Chapter 27: "Darl"?
(a) 100 yards.
(b) 50 yards.
(c) 300 yards.
(d) 200 yards.

3. Where does Addie describe going on in the afternoon when school was out and the last one had left in Chapter 40: “Addie”?
(a) To the church.
(b) To the library.
(c) To the spring.
(d) To the apple tree.

4. How old is Peabody?
(a) 40 years old.
(b) 60 years old.
(c) 70 years old.
(d) 50 years old.

5. How does Dewey Dell imagine herself sitting in the wagon in Chapter 30: “Dewey Dell”?
(a) Employed.
(b) Naked.
(c) Married.
(d) Dead.

Short Answer Questions

1. What strikes the wagon as it crosses the ford in Chapter 35: “Vardaman”?

2. Who saves Addie’s coffin from the fire in Chapter 50: “Darl”?

3. Who does Pa tell to get supper on after Addie's death in Chapter 12: "Darl"?

4. What word from Chapter 27: "Darl" means denying the validity or truth of something?

5. How long does Dewey Dell say it took for Addie to die in Chapter 14: "Dewey Dell"?

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