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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 33 - 39.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. How old was Pa when he got sick from working in the sun, according to Darl in Chapter 5: "Darl"?
(a) 32.
(b) 19.
(c) 22.
(d) 15.

3. How far does the sign say that New Hope Church is in Chapter 27: "Darl"?
(a) Three miles.
(b) Six miles.
(c) Four miles.
(d) Two miles.

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

5. What does Darl describe the air as smelling like as he watches Cash work in Chapter 17: "Darl"?
(a) Apples.
(b) Leather.
(c) Oranges.
(d) Sulphur.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Darl say that Peabody has "pussel-gutted himself" (13) in Chapter 10: "Darl"?

2. Why does Peabody hope for Addie's impending death in Chapter 11: "Peabody"?

3. When does Tull say he got back with Peabody's team hitched to the back of the wagon in Chapter 20: "Tull"?

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

5. Who does Tull describe as standing like a scarecrow in Chapter 16: "Tull"?

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