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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 1.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How many parts is the novel divided into?
(a) Eight
(b) Five
(c) Two
(d) Four

2. Why is Quentin angry at Luster?
(a) For telling Jason she planned to runaway
(b) For making advances towards her
(c) For letting Benjy see her
(d) For shouting at her

3. What does Caroline wish for the sake of her husband and children?
(a) That she knew how to cook
(b) That she was not bedridden
(c) That she had more money
(d) That she was a stronger children

4. Who does Luster give the golf ball to?
(a) Dilsey
(b) The golfer
(c) Benjy
(d) Quentin

5. Why does Caroline change Benjamin's name?
(a) She changes his name hide his real identity.
(b) She thinks it will cure him.
(c) She thinks it sounds better.
(d) The children tease him.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Benjy cry in the carriage?

2. What does Caddy do when Charlie wants Benjy to go away?

3. Why does Quentin commit suicide?

4. What does Benji have no understanding of?

5. Why does Mrs. Compson not want TP to drive the carriage?

(see the answer key)

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