The Sound and the Fury | Multiple Choice Test Questions

Multiple Choice Questions

This section contains 180 multiple choice questions about The Sound and the Fury. Multiple choice questions test a student's recall and understanding of the text. Use these questions for chapter quizzes, homework assignments or tests. Jump to the quiz/homework section for the multiple choice worksheets.

Multiple Choice - Plot

1. How many parts is the novel divided into?
a) Four
b) Eight
c) Five
d) Two

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

3. What is the family's surname?
a) Colby
b) Dallas
c) Compson
d) Ewing

4. What is the name of the family's mother?
a) Helena
b) Caroline
c) Georgie
d) Lynn

5. How many children do Jason and Caroline Compson have?
a) Five
b) Ten
c) Four
d) Three

6. How does Caroline see her youngest son's affliction?
a) As a curse on...
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