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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 old is Benjamin when his mother changes his name?

2. How does Caddy make Benjy cry?

3. How much money does Uncle Maury want from his sister?

4. How many parts is the novel divided into?

5. What causes Benjy to moan?

Short Essay Questions

1. Describe the female Quentin's role in the novel.

2. Why is Benjy's section so hard to understand?

3. How does a tale of such hopelessness maintain such power?

4. Do you think Luster understands Benjy?

5. What does Benjy remember about his brother Quentin?

6. Describe the two parents of the Compson family.

7. Do you think Caddy spoiled Benjy too much?

8. Describe Dilsey's role in the novel.

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

10. What positive effect does Caddy have on Benjy's life?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

How do you think the lack of attention from their parents affects the following characters;

1) Benjy

2) The female Quentin

3) The male Quentin

4) Caddy

Essay Topic 2

Discuss the following statement; the female Quentin and Caddy's promiscuity is due to a lack of a proper father figure in their life.

Essay Topic 3

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?

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