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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 Benjy clasp in his hand in the carriage?
(a) A broken flower
(b) His mother's hair
(c) A picture of Caddy
(d) A mouse

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

3. Who does Benjy take letters to?
(a) Uncle Maury
(b) Caddy
(c) Mrs. Patterson
(d) Quentin

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Where does Benjy's mother threaten to send him if he does not behave?

2. Who does Caddy name her daughter after?

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

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

5. On whom does Jason vent his anger ?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. Describe Uncle Maury's role in the novel.

4. Describe the female Quentin's role in the novel.

5. Do you think Luster understands Benjy?

6. Describe Benjamin Compson's role in the novel.

7. Describe Quentin's role in the novel.

8. What does Benjy remember about his brother Quentin?

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

10. Describe Caddy's role in the novel.

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