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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 1.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Versh tell Caddy her mother will whip her?
(a) She keeps swearing.
(b) She has been seen with boys.
(c) She has been stealing money.
(d) Her dress is wet.

2. How does Caroline see her youngest son's affliction?
(a) As a blessing
(b) As a curse on the family
(c) As God's will
(d) As part of life

3. Why does Quentin commit suicide?
(a) He cannot accept that he is a homosexual.
(b) He cannot cope with his father's death.
(c) He cannot accept his sister's shame.
(d) He fails his course.

4. Who is credited with looking after the children?
(a) Dilsey
(b) Caroline
(c) Benjy
(d) Caddy

5. Why does Caroline change Benjamin's name?
(a) She changes his name hide his real identity.
(b) She thinks it will cure him.
(c) She thinks it sounds better.
(d) The children tease him.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Caddy make Benjy cry?

2. Why does Benjy cry in the carriage?

3. What does the man in the red tie offer Benjy?

4. How many parts is the novel divided into?

5. Who did Quentin have a fight with in a barn?

(see the answer key)

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