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As I Lay Dying
William Faulkner
Study Guide
Summary
Plot Overview
Summary & Analysis
Sections 1–6
Sections 7–12
Sections 13–19
Sections 20–28
Sections 29–33
Sections 34–39
Sections 40–45
Sections 46–52
Sections 53–59
Characters
Character List
Addie Bundren
Darl Bundren
Jewel Bundren
Main Ideas
Themes
Motifs
Symbols
Key Facts
Quotes
Important Quotations Explained
Quotes By Theme
Existence and Mortality
Role of Women
Religion
Family Dysfunction
Self-Interest
Quotes By Section
Sections 1–6
Sections 7–12
Sections 13–19
Sections 20–28
Sections 29–33
Sections 34–39
Sections 40–45
Sections 46–52
Sections 53–59
Quotes By Character
Darl Bundren
Addie Bundren
Jewel Bundren
Anse Bundren
Dewey Dell
Further Study
Context
Full Book Quiz
Section Quizzes
Context
Plot Overview
Character List
Analysis of Major Characters
Themes, Motifs & Symbols
Sections 1-6
Sections 7-12
Sections 13-19
Sections 20-28
Sections 29-33
Sections 34-39
Sections 40-45
Sections 46-52
Sections 53-59
Study Questions
Suggestions for Further Reading
Writing Help
How to Write Literary Analysis
Suggested Essay Topics
How to Cite This SparkNote
Further Study
Sections 34-39 Quiz
Further Study
Sections 34-39 Quiz
1
of 5
Who is on horseback as the Bundrens approach the flooded river?
Jewel
Darl
Cash
Dewey Dell
2
of 5
What comes rushing downstream as the Bundrens attempt to cross the river?
A dead horse
A boat
A log
Another wagon
3
of 5
During the disastrous river crossing, who does Tull seem to hold responsible and chastise for the situation?
Cora
Anse
Jewel
Vardaman
4
of 5
When Cash regains consciousness on the river bank, what does he do?
Cries
Asks for his mother
Vomits
Retrieves his tools
5
of 5
Who does Cora remember Addie describing as "my cross" and "my salvation"?
God
Anse
Whitfield
Jewel
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