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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. How does Quentin think his sister has behaved?
(a) Like his mother
(b) Like an alien from Mars
(c) Like a mental patient
(d) Like a nigger woman

2. What does Quentin buy at the hardware store?
(a) A hammer
(b) Bullets
(c) A screw driver
(d) Flat irons

3. What does Jason do with the money Caddy sends for Quentin's upkeep?
(a) Buys a car
(b) Keeps it for himself
(c) Gambles it on the horses
(d) Buys a house

4. What kind of fish are the three young boys fishing for?
(a) Catfish
(b) Trout
(c) Salmon
(d) Carp

5. What does Quentin do when the sheriff arrests him for abducting the Italian child?
(a) Runs
(b) Hits the sheriff
(c) Laughs
(d) Cries

Short Answer Questions

1. Where does Jason go to check his shares?

2. How late does Jason say Caddy's check is?

3. What does Mrs. Compson do with the checks that Caddy sends?

4. What kind of Jews does Jason resent?

5. What is the name of Jason's mistress?

Short Essay Questions

1. What problems does Jason have to deal with at home?

2. Describe Quentin's character.

3. Why does Ames say he hit Quentin?

4. What do you think is Jason's opinion on women?

5. Do you think Jason's problems excuse his often misogynist behavior?

6. How does Quentin see Caddy?

7. Why does Jason want to get rid of Benjy?

8. In way does Jason show himself to be a racist?

9. How does Quentin react when he is accused of kidnapping the the Italian girl?

10. In what way is the unlikable Jason a victim of circumstances?

(see the answer keys)

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