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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.
Multiple Choice Questions
1. MacGowan says to send Dewey Dell to see whom upstairs in Chapter 55: “MacGowan”?
(a) Jack.
(b) Paul.
(c) Alford.
(d) Judy.
2. How many square inches of skin does Dr. Peabody say Cash will lose in getting the cast off in Chapter 54: “Peabody”?
(a) 60.
(b) 20.
(c) 30.
(d) 90.
3. What does Anse anticipate getting at the end of his journey in Chapter 28: “Anse”?
(a) A new suit.
(b) A new wife.
(c) A gramophone.
(d) New teeth.
4. What does Anse describe washing up on the Lord's earth for eight years in Chapter 28: "Anse"?
(a) Blood.
(b) Swamp water.
(c) Sweat.
(d) Sorrow.
5. Where do the Bundrens decide to stop for medicine for Cash in Chapter 44: “Vardaman”?
(a) Jefferson.
(b) Mottson.
(c) Memphis.
(d) Anderson.
Short Answer Questions
1. Where do the Bundrens stay at the home where they take Cash in Chapter 42: “Darl”?
2. Why does the family perceive that Cash is safe in Chapter 37: “Darl”?
3. Who tells Vardaman that Addie told him to hide her away from the sight of man in Chapter 49: “Vardaman”?
4. Who comes to the door at the drug store when Dewey Dell knocks in Chapter 56: “Vardaman”?
5. What is used to break the cast off Cash’s leg in Chapter 51: “Vardaman”?
Short Essay Questions
1. What is Samson’s opinion of Anse Bundren in Chapter 29: “Samson”? What does Samson offer the family?
2. How does Dr. Peabody react to Cash’s injury in Chapter 54: “Peabody”?
3. What elements of the story are foreshadowed in Chapter 49: “Vardaman”?
4. How does Dewey Dell lose her money to Anse Bundren in Chapter 58: “Dewey Dell”?
5. What is indicated by Darl’s question to Jewel in Chapter 48: “Darl”? How does Jewel respond?
6. What symbolism can be seen in Jewel Bundren’s actions in Chapter 36: “Tull”?
7. What does Darl recall as the reason Jewel had been unable to stay awake when he was 15 years old in Chapter 32: “Darl”?
8. How does Cash react to his pain and injuries in Chapter 44: “Vardaman”? Where does the family stop for medicine?
9. How is the timeline of the Bundren children described in Chapter 40: “Addie”?
10. What is significant about Cash Bundren’s mindset and concerns after the accident in Chapter 37: “Darl”?
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