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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why is Quentin angry at Luster?

2. What is the family's surname?

3. What does the wealthy banker promise to do for Jason?

4. What does Luster offer to sell the golfer?

5. What is inside Benjy's bottle?

Short Essay Questions

1. Do you think Caddy spoiled Benjy too much?

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

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

4. Summarize the novel.

5. Describe Quentin's role in the novel.

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

7. What can the reader understand about Benjy?

8. Why do you think Benjy wants his sister back so much?

9. How do you think outsiders see Benjamin?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Why do you think Quentin commits suicide? How do you think it affects the family?

Essay Topic 2

The title of the book suggests something more violent than what actually happens. What meaning do you think the title gives the book? Do you think the title is appropriate?

Essay Topic 3

Why do you think Quentin always gets into fights? Do you think he is just protecting his sister's honor?

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