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As I Lay Dying
William Faulkner
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In Darl's opening narration, what does Jewel do when the two of them come upon a dilapidated cotton house?
Walks around it
Goes in the window
Breaks down the door
Kicks the house down
2
of 5
In Cora Tull's opening narration, what do we learn she was recently hired to do?
Bake cakes
Darn socks
Care for Addie
Plant a garden
3
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When Darl meets Anse and Vernon Tull sitting on the porch, what simple pleasure does he indulge in?
A handshake
A horseback ride
A drink of water
A massage
4
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While the family waits for Addie to die, what is Cash doing that makes Jewel angry?
Riding a horse
Building Addie's coffin
Playing a tuba
Chewing tobacco
5
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Who does Cora Tull observe saying an emotional goodbye to Addie?
Jewel
Cash
Anse
Darl
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