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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 4.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Ike throw down his gun during the attack on Old Ben?
(a) To use his bow and arrow.
(b) To grab his dog.
(c) To run away.
(d) To get bullets out of his pocket.

2. Ike recalls a time when he bought ______________.
(a) A suede hat.
(b) New boots.
(c) A wild pony.
(d) A new suit.

3. Which of the men jumps on Old Ben and stabs him?
(a) Boon.
(b) General Compson.
(c) Ike.
(d) Ash.

4. Where does Boon's bullet hit the black woman?
(a) The arm.
(b) The head.
(c) The shoulder.
(d) The leg.

5. What is an important motif throughout Chapter 4?
(a) Debt.
(b) Honor.
(c) Pity.
(d) Freedom.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who was the man who sold the land to grandfather?

2. Where does Boon stab Old Ben?

3. Which person from the past do Ike and McCaslin talk about?

4. What does Sam have shut in his hut?

5. What is the dog doing in Sam's hut?

(see the answer key)

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