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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. For what reason does Quentin get into fights?
(a) To feel passion
(b) To prove his masculinity
(c) To defend his sister's honor
(d) To learn boxing

2. How much money does Uncle Maury want from his sister?
(a) $25
(b) $500
(c) $100
(d) $50

3. Why does Versh tell Caddy her mother will whip her?
(a) She keeps swearing.
(b) She has been seen with boys.
(c) Her dress is wet.
(d) She has been stealing money.

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

5. What does the man in the red tie offer Benjy?
(a) An apple
(b) A cigarette
(c) A match
(d) An orange

Short Answer Questions

1. What is inside Benjy's bottle?

2. What does Luster find in the water?

3. What does Luster say to torment Benjy?

4. Who is credited with looking after the children?

5. Who did Quentin have a fight with in a barn?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. Summarize the novel.

3. How do you think outsiders see Benjamin?

4. Do you think Luster understands Benjy?

5. Do you think Caddy spoiled Benjy too much?

6. Why is Benjy's section so hard to understand?

7. Describe Caddy's role in the novel.

8. Describe Dilsey's role in the novel.

9. What positive effect does Caddy have on Benjy's life?

10. What complaints does the female Quentin have about Benjy?

(see the answer keys)

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