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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 16 - 20.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Tull describe Addie wearing in her casket in Chapter 20: "Tull"?
(a) Her favorite church dress.
(b) Her wedding dress.
(c) Her nightgown.
(d) A red silk gown.

2. What does Anse anticipate getting after Addie dies in Chapter 12: "Darl"?
(a) New teeth.
(b) A gramophone.
(c) A new suit.
(d) New shoes.

3. What does Cora perceive as the sign that Addie has died in Chapter 16: "Tull"?
(a) A telephone call from Anse.
(b) A buzzard flying over.
(c) The arrival of Darl.
(d) The arrival of Peabody's horses.

4. With whom does Darl return from the fields in Chapter 1: "Darl"?
(a) Cash.
(b) Vardaman.
(c) Jewel.
(d) Tull.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is Tull talking to in Chapter 8: "Tull"?

2. What does Cora say she baked yesterday in Chapter 2: "Cora"?

3. Whose raincoat is offered to Cash while he works on the coffin in Chapter 17: "Darl"?

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

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

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