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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 40 - 46.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does Darl say that Peabody has "pussel-gutted himself" (13) in Chapter 10: "Darl"?
(a) By drinking liquor.
(b) By eating raw chicken.
(c) By eating bad pork.
(d) By eating cold greens.

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

3. What does Tull say is the only burden Anse has ever had in Chapter 16: "Tull"?
(a) Himself.
(b) His father.
(c) Poverty.
(d) Lack of intelligence.

4. How does Tull describe Vardaman's behavior in Chapter 16: "Tull"?
(a) Gregarious.
(b) Boisterous.
(c) Creepy.
(d) Proud.

5. What does Cash complain that the coffin will not do in Chapter 22: "Cash"?
(a) Stop slipping.
(b) Hold still.
(c) Balance.
(d) Glide.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Vardaman doing when he is seen after the funeral service in Chapter 20: "Tull"?

2. What are the names of Tull's daughters?

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

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

5. What follows the Bundrens’ wagon as they travel in Chapter 44: “Vardaman”?

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