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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does the banker do when he finds out Caddy's child is not his?
(a) Divorces her
(b) Agrees never to say anything
(c) Adopts the child
(d) Shoots her

2. Why does Quentin commit suicide?
(a) He cannot cope with his father's death.
(b) He cannot accept his sister's shame.
(c) He fails his course.
(d) He cannot accept that he is a homosexual.

3. Who is the only sibling Caroline can relate to?
(a) Herbert
(b) Quentin
(c) Jason
(d) Caddy

4. Why does Mrs. Compson not want TP to drive the carriage?
(a) He hates her.
(b) He is reckless.
(c) He has no arms.
(d) He is too young.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. How many parts is the novel divided into?

2. Why does Caroline change Benjamin's name?

3. In what American state does Faulkner set the novel?

4. What does Roskus tell TP he is losing?

5. Where does Dilsey tell Luster to take Benjy?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Benjy remember about his brother Quentin?

2. Why do you think both Caddy and Quentin continuously search for love elsewhere?

3. How does a tale of such hopelessness maintain such power?

4. Summarize the novel.

5. Describe Dilsey's role in the novel.

6. What is Quentin's relationship with his sister Caddy?

7. Describe Jason Compton's role in the novel.

8. Describe Caddy's role in the novel.

9. Why do you think Benjy does not describe physical appearance?

10. In what way can Benjy understand things better than most people?

(see the answer keys)

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