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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. What reason does Corrie give for not servicing Boon's sexual needs?

2. Who does the waiter say is waiting in the kitchen?

3. Who does Boon yell for Lucius to go and see?

4. What is the name of the boy who meets Boon and Ned in Parsham?

5. What does the doctor ask for as payment?

Short Essay Questions

1. Describe Otis.

2. How did the constable react to the fight between Butch and Boon?

3. Why does Ned question the officer for his arrest?

4. What was Lightning form in previous races?

5. How does Chapter 9 express themes of deception and abuse of power?

6. Describe what has happened between Butch, Boon, and Everbe.

7. How does Ned train the horse?

8. How does Chapter 12 show the effects of sexual desire on an individual?

9. How did Otis and his aunt extort Miss Corrie?

10. In what way does the content in this chapter show Lucius as still a child?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

The Reivers is written in the first person. Why do you think Faulkner chose to write the story in the first person? How do you think the meaning of the story would have changed if it was written in the third person?

Essay Topic 2

Faulkner is a native of the area he writes about and adheres to the rule that writers should always write about what they know. Do you think it is obvious that Faulkner was a native of Mississippi? What difference do you think it makes to the story? Are there moments when you think Faulkner does not portray a character or setting well? What affect does it have on the story?

Essay Topic 3

Examine the relationship between Lucius and Ned. Do you think they are more friends than master and servant? What does that say about the changing racial attitudes in south at that time? How different do you think their relationship would have changed if they met again today?

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