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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. What did Quentin's father tell him about women?

2. Where does Caddy find out about her father's death?

3. What illness does Jason tell Dilsey Caddy has?

4. Who does Quentin say she wants?

5. What religion does Jason say he has nothing against?

Short Essay Questions

1. What tragedies do you think have have shaped Jason's life?

2. Why does Quentin tell Caddy her new husband is a cheat?

3. Why is it significant that Quentin drowns himself with flat irons?

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

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

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

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

8. How could the reader see Jason as a strong character?

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

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

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

What do you think are the similirities between Caddy and her daughter Quentin? Why do you think Jason treats them so badly?

Essay Topic 3

A southern family is often depicted as close knit and bonded by religion and a strong identity. Why do you think Faulkner chose to portray a dysfunctional southern family during this time? What was happening in American life where he could make such a negative portrayal?

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