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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 3.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In what American state does Faulkner set the novel?
(a) Ohio
(b) New York
(c) Indiana
(d) Mississippi

2. Where does Benjy wait for Caddy to return home from school?
(a) At the bus stop
(b) At the gate
(c) Outside the school
(d) On the golf course

3. Who does Mrs. Compson worry about leaving in the house?
(a) Caddy
(b) Quentin
(c) Benjy
(d) Jason

4. Who tries to attack Quentin?
(a) The girl's brother
(b) Gerald Bland
(c) Jason
(d) A skinhead

5. How old is Benjamin when his mother changes his name?
(a) Three
(b) Eight
(c) Five
(d) Two

Short Answer Questions

1. How old is Benjy on the day Faulkner recites his narrative?

2. Where does Dilsey tell Luster to take Benjy?

3. What are the people at the river doing?

4. What does Benji spend most of his time watching?

5. Who does Caddy name her daughter after?

(see the answer key)

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