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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Who is Tull talking to in Chapter 8: "Tull"?
(a) Dewey Dell.
(b) Quick.
(c) Anse.
(d) Samson.

3. What word from Chapter 12: "Darl" means to wail in grief?
(a) Keen.
(b) Articulate.
(c) Keel.
(d) Gesticulate.

4. How much of the time does Cash say people are generally upright in a house in Chapter 18: "Cash"?
(a) 1/4 of the time.
(b) 2/3 of the time.
(c) 3/4 of the time.
(d) 1/2 of the time.

5. What is Vardaman doing when he is seen after the funeral service in Chapter 20: "Tull"?
(a) Hunting.
(b) Writing.
(c) Fishing.
(d) Reading.

Short Answer Questions

1. How old is Peabody?

2. How far has Vardaman walked to reach the Tull residence in Chapter 16: "Tull"?

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

4. Whose coffin is being constructed in Chapter 1: "Darl"?

5. What does Dewey Dell say she is going to do while Anse and Cash eat in Chapter 14: "Dewey Dell"?

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