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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who is heard sawing in the distance in Chapter 1: "Darl"?
(a) Tull.
(b) Darl.
(c) Vardaman.
(d) Cash.

2. What is Addie compared to in Chapter 15: Vardaman"?
(a) A cloud.
(b) A rabbit.
(c) A cat.
(d) A horse.

3. Who repeatedly spits into the dust in Chapter 5: "Darl"?
(a) Darl.
(b) Anse.
(c) Tull.
(d) Samson.

4. What does Dewey Dell say she is taking to town in a package in Chapter 24: "Vardaman"?
(a) A bridal veil.
(b) Cora's cakes.
(c) Money.
(d) A new dress.

5. Which of Addie's children was born as a result of an affair she had?
(a) Vandaman.
(b) Darl.
(c) Dewey Dell.
(d) Jewel.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. How old is Peabody?

3. What does Anse anticipate getting after Addie dies in Chapter 12: "Darl"?

4. Cash’s principle concern in Chapter 42: “Darl” is for the safety of what?

5. What does Cora say "will break up a hen-house quicker than anything," in Chapter 2: "Cora" (5)?

(see the answer key)

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