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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 advised Cora to get a good breed of chickens in Chapter 2: "Cora"?
(a) Mrs. Paul.
(b) Mrs. Anderson.
(c) Mrs. Bundren.
(d) Mrs. Lawington.

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

3. Who does the narrator describe picking into the secret shade with in Chapter 7: "Dewey Dell"?
(a) Jack.
(b) Paul.
(c) Lafe.
(d) Andrew.

4. How many miles does Cora say the Bundrens are carting Addie to bury her in Chapter 6: "Cora"?
(a) 60 miles.
(b) 20 miles.
(c) 40 miles.
(d) 10 miles.

5. What environmental change does Anse blame for Addie's illness in Chapter 9: "Anse"?
(a) The installment of a condominium.
(b) The building of a hospital.
(c) The building of a road.
(d) The chopping down of the forest.

Short Answer Questions

1. How long does Peabody say it's been since Anse was in town in Chapter 11: "Peabody"?

2. With whom does Darl return from the fields in Chapter 1: "Darl"?

3. How much money do Darl and Jewel hope to earn by going to a job in Chapter 5?

4. Where does Vardaman describe not being able to breathe in Chapter 15: Vardaman"?

5. Who is described as the only one of Addie's children that "had his mother's nature, had any natural affection" (19) in Chapter 6: "Cora"?

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