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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. How does Quentin describe Gerald's hair?

2. What is the name of the black man Quentin befriends?

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

4. What does Jason say Quentin is upstairs doing?

5. What does Jason find in a letter from Caddy?

Short Essay Questions

1. Do think Quentin shares either of his parents characteristics?

2. Why does Ames say he hit Quentin?

3. Why does Jason's boss Earl persist with him?

4. Why do you think this chapter helps in understanding the story and characters better?

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

6. In what way is Jason cruel to his sister Caddy?

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

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

9. Describe Quentin's character.

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

How do you think 1920's society reacts to Benjy's disability? How do you think people would react today?

Essay Topic 2

Compare the three monologues. What different styles does Faulkner use for each one? Do you think they portray each character effectively? Why do you think Faulkner writes the final chapter in the third person?

Essay Topic 3

Discuss Caddy's relationship with the following characters:

1) Quentin

2) Benjy

3) Jason

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