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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 suggests it was the hand of God that brought the log in Chapter 36: “Tull”?
(a) Cora.
(b) Addie.
(c) Darl.
(d) Cash.

2. Why does the family perceive that Cash is safe in Chapter 37: “Darl”?
(a) Because he is overcoming his dehydration.
(b) Because it is the same leg that was previously broken.
(c) Because he only sprained a wrist.
(d) Because he no longer owes everyone money.

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

4. Whose raincoat is offered to Cash while he works on the coffin in Chapter 17: "Darl"?
(a) Cora's.
(b) Darl's.
(c) Jewel's.
(d) Addie's.

5. What does Vardaman claim his mother is in Chapter 19: "Vardaman"?
(a) A fish.
(b) A buzzard.
(c) A goddess.
(d) A horse.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who comes up with a plan that compromises the other two plans in Chapter 34: “Darl”?

2. How far away does Tull say New Hope is in Chapter 8: "Tull"?

3. What do Anse and Jewel argue about in Chapter 24: "Vardaman"?

4. Armstid says in Chapter 43: “Armstid” that Jewel Bundren went to get Dr. Peabody but he was gone to Inverness, so who came back with Jewel?

5. Why does Darl insinuate that Dewey Dell wants Addie to die in Chapter 10: "Darl"?

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