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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. Which of Addie's children was born as a result of an affair she had?

2. While the family is at Peabody’s, Anse says he is going where in Chapter 59: “Cash”?

3. Samson believes that Anse's stubbornness is a byproduct of what?

4. Vardaman says that Jewel does not have what anymore in Chapter 47: “Vardaman”?

5. Vardaman thinks about how Darl was taken on a train where in Chapter 56: “Vardaman”?

Short Essay Questions

1. What thoughts occupy Anse Bundren as the family travels in the wagon in Chapter 28: “Anse”?

2. What happens between Dewey Dell Bundren and MacGowan in Chapter 55: “MacGowan”?

3. How are the animals saved from the fire in Chapter 50: “Darl”?

4. How do the Bundrens make a cast for Cash in Chapter 46: “Darl”? What does this foreshadow?

5. What does Darl discuss in Chapter 57: “Darl”? What is symbolized through this monologue?

6. What is significant about Cash Bundren’s mindset and concerns after the accident in Chapter 37: “Darl”?

7. What implications do you discern from Anse’s introduction of his children to “Mrs. Bundren” in Chapter 59: “Cash”?

8. How is Anse Bundren’s selfishness illustrated in Chapter 43: “Armstid”?

9. What elements of the story are foreshadowed in Chapter 49: “Vardaman”?

10. What actions does Reverend Whitfield commit in Chapter 41: “Whitfield”? Why?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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 2

Discuss the themes of loss and grief in As I Lay Dying. How does the author explore these themes through symbolism and imagery? How are these themes illustrated through character and setting?

Essay Topic 3

Analyze and discuss the character of Dewey Dell Bundren. How old is Dewey Dell? What qualities stand out the most in her character? How does Dewey Dell differ from the other members of her family?

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