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As I Lay Dying
William Faulkner
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After Addie's death, Vardaman beats ___ with a stick.
The dead fish
His brother
His father
Peabody's horses
2
of 5
Immediately after Addie's death, what does Dewey Dell make for supper?
Pancakes
Greens and bread
Fish stew
Fried side meat
3
of 5
Who is alerted to Addie's death when Peabody's runaway horses show up at his door?
Peabody
Anse
Tull
Cash
4
of 5
What does Vardaman do to Addie's coffin after she is placed inside?
Bores holes in it
Disassembles it
Flips it on end
Cover it with mud
5
of 5
What time of day is it when Cora and Vernon Tull return home from visiting the Bundrens?
Dawn
Midnight
Twilight
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