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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 11 - 15.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who fetches the rope to assist Peabody in climbing the bluff in Chapter 11: "Peabody"?
(a) Jewel.
(b) Vardaman.
(c) Cash.
(d) Darl.

2. Whose coffin is being constructed in Chapter 1: "Darl"?
(a) Vardaman's coffin.
(b) Darl's coffin.
(c) Dewey Dell's coffin.
(d) Addie's coffin.

3. Why does Peabody hope for Addie's impending death in Chapter 11: "Peabody"?
(a) Because he hates her.
(b) Because otherwise he will have to haul her back to town.
(c) Because otherwise he will be expected to marry her.
(d) Because otherwise he will have to tell his wife about the affair.

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

5. How far away does Tull say New Hope is in Chapter 8: "Tull"?
(a) About ten miles.
(b) Less than three miles.
(c) Over six miles.
(d) Less than two miles.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Cash do after realizing that his mother is dead in Chapter 12: "Darl"?

2. Who does Vardaman blame for his mother's death in Chapter 13: "Vardaman"?

3. What word from Chapter 12: "Darl" means to wail in grief?

4. What does Dewey Dell repeatedly say that she is in Chapter 14: "Dewey Dell"?

5. Who says "I mislike undecision as much as ere a man" in Chapter 5: "Darl"?

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