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This test consists of 5 short answer questions and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Quentin know about Thomas Sutpen's childhood?

2. What is the name of Thomas Sutpen's first child?

3. How does Thomas Sutpen's last (youngest) child die?

4. What woman does Sutpen turn his attentions to after Rosa leaves Sutpen's estate?

5. Where does Jim Bond live?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Jason Compson is one of the primary tellers of the Sutpen story. What is Jason Compson's role in this novel, in reader interpretation of the novel, and in Quentin's attitudes about the South?

Essay Topic 2

Discuss why Clytie chose to stay at Sutpen's Hundred her entire life, and why she remained loyalty to her family until the end. Be sure to use specific examples from the text.

Essay Topic 3

Discuss how Thomas Sutpen could be interpreted as a sympathetic character. Who in the novel views Supten sympathetically? Be sure to use specific examples from the text.

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