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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does Caddy make Benjy cry?
(a) She says she is running away.
(b) She puts his head under the water.
(c) She calls him names.
(d) She hits him.

2. Where does Benjy's mother threaten to send him if he does not behave?
(a) The kitchen
(b) Jail
(c) The asylum
(d) Hell

3. What was Benjamin's original name?
(a) Quentin
(b) Lucifer
(c) Jason
(d) Maury

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

5. Who does Roskus carry back to the house on his back?
(a) Quentin
(b) Jason
(c) Benjy
(d) Caddy

Short Answer Questions

1. How many parts is the novel divided into?

2. Why does Quentin commit suicide?

3. What color tie is Quentin's companion wearing?

4. Who is credited with looking after the children?

5. Where is Luster driving Benjy to?

(see the answer key)

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