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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.
Short Answer Questions
1. How far has Vardaman walked to reach the Tull residence in Chapter 16: "Tull"?
2. How old does Tull say his mother lived until in Chapter 8: "Tull"?
3. Who is Tull talking to in Chapter 8: "Tull"?
4. What does Cora perceive as the sign that Addie has died in Chapter 16: "Tull"?
5. Whose barn does Cash intend to stop by and work on in Chapter 24: "Vardaman"?
Short Essay Questions
1. What is Tull's relationship to the Bundrens? What role does he play in the story?
2. What is indicated by Kate Tull’s concern about the cakes that don’t sell in Chapter 2: “Cora”?
3. How are Cash Bundren’s feelings for his father illustrated through his actions in Chapter 17: “Darl”?
4. What does Vardaman do after fleeing the house in Chapter 13: “Vardaman”?
5. What religious philosophy is presented in Chapter 16: “Tull”?
6. What is indicated by Darl’s assessments of his mother Chapter 21: “Darl”?
7. What is foreshadowed in Chapter 20: “Tull”?
8. Why does Anse Bundren complain about Jewel in Chapter 26: “Anse”? How does Darl respond when he sees Jewel?
9. Why is Jewel Bundren angry in Chapter 4: “Jewel”? What does his anger indicate about Jewel’s character?
10. How would you describe Jewel Bundren’s actions in carrying the coffin in Chapter 23: “Darl”?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
Analyze and discuss the character of Darl Bundren in As I Lay Dying. How old is Darl? What are the notable qualities of Darl's personality? What happens to Darl in the course of the narrative?
Essay Topic 2
Discuss the impact and symbolism of the barn fire in the narrative. What causes the fire? How is this obstacle overcome by those affected by the fire? How are the animals saved?
Essay Topic 3
Discuss the sequence of events in As I Lay Dying. Is the narrative presented in a linear fashion? What is noteworthy regarding the linear vs. nonlinear elements of the novel? Where are flashbacks or flash-forwards employed?
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