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Three Famous Short Novels Quiz

William Faulkner
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Three Famous Short Novels Quiz

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1)

How many people were killed during the fat convict's spree of crime? (from The Old Man, Pages 77 - 113)

None.
Three.
Two.
One.
2)

After a boy kills his first deer in the woods, what does the boy traditionally do with that deer's blood? (from The Bear, Pages 301 - 316)

Drains it into the river.
Smears it on his face.
Drinks it.
Bottles it.
3)

What caused the massive flood in Louisiana at the time of the convict's transportation? (from The Old Man, Pages 113 - 148)

A levee breaking.
A hurricane.
A waterfall gone off course.
Snow melting in the rivers.
4)

What does the black prisoner tell the tall convict is the source of the sound he hears? (from The Old Man, Pages 77 - 113)

The Young Man.
The Old Woman.
The Young Woman.
The Old Man.
5)

What type of animal does the convict compare the newborn baby to? (from The Old Man, Pages 113 - 148)

A fish.
A chick.
A snake.
A kitten.
6)

How do the Cajun man and the convict split the earnings from their hunting catches? (from The Old Man, Pages 148 - 184)

70/30.
50/50.
60/40.
80/20.
7)

How old is Ash in relation to Ike? (from The Bear, Pages 301 - 316)

Ike is older than Ash.
No one knows how old Ash is.
Ash and Ike are exactly the same age.
Ash is older than Ike.
8)

What sound does Ike hear as he is walking through the woods that alerts him to Boon's presence there? (from The Bear, Pages 301 - 316)

Weeping.
Singing.
Metal grinding.
An axe chopping.
9)

What type of animal does the Cajun man like to hunt? (from The Old Man, Pages 148 - 184)

Crabs.
Buffalo.
Turtles.
Alligators.
10)

How long was the tall convict away from prison before he finally returned? (from The Old Man, Pages 113 - 148)

Two weeks.
Four weeks.
Eight weeks.
Six weeks.
11)

How many characters are killed during the fight with Old Ben? (from The Bear, Pages 218 - 244)

Four.
Five.
Three.
Two.
12)

How does the convict react when he hears he must return to prison, this time with an extended sentence? (from The Old Man, Pages 148 - 184)

He is apathetic.
He is pleased.
He is confused.
He is outraged.
13)

How do the police officers in Louisiana react when the convict attempts to turn himself in? (from The Old Man, Pages 113 - 148)

They laugh at him.
They shoot at him.
They embrace him.
They ignore him.
14)

In Ike's opinion, who was most responsible for suppressing Blacks in the South? (from The Bear, Pages 244 - 301)

The government.
The blacks themselves.
The farmers.
The land owners.
15)

What does the fat convict claim he grabbed onto in order to save himself when his boat overturned? (from The Old Man, Pages 77 - 113)

A sharp jag of rock.
A fistful of flowers.
A rope.
A low-hanging branch.
16)

Which of the following characters is considered to be an alcoholic? (from The Bear, Pages 218 - 244)

Boon.
The young boy.
McCaslin.
Sam.
17)

What effect does Ike believe the Emancipation Proclamation had on race relations in the South? (from The Bear, Pages 244 - 301)

He thinks the Proclamation had no effect on race relations.
Ike does not discuss the Proclamation in his rant about race relations.
He thinks the Proclamation made race relations better.
He thinks the Proclamation made race relations worse.
18)

In what season of the year does the young boy spend hunting Old Ben? (from The Bear, Pages 185 - 218)

Fall.
Winter.
Summer.
Spring.
19)

Who finally sells the land on which the hunting camp is located? (from The Bear, Pages 301 - 316)

McCaslin.
Major de Spain.
Ike.
Boon.
20)

What is Boon's last name? (from The Bear, Pages 301 - 316)

Bogganheck.
Hogganbeck.
Fogganmeck.
Mogganfeck.
21)

In what type of landscape does the Cajun man spend his days hunting? (from The Old Man, Pages 148 - 184)

In the desert.
In the woods.
In the lakes.
In the swamps.
22)

Which of the following characters believes he has squandered close-range shots when he comes face-to-face with Old Ben? (from The Bear, Pages 185 - 218)

Boon.
The young boy.
Major de Spain.
Sam.
23)

Why is the tall convict no longer required to serve the rest of his sentence from before the flood? (from The Old Man, Pages 148 - 184)

Because he has completed his duty by saving the refugee.
Because the fat convict has taken on the rest of his sentence.
Because he was declared legally dead.
Because he was absolved by the governor.
24)

How does the young boy feel about Boon? (from The Bear, Pages 218 - 244)

He is entertained by him.
He admires him.
He does not respect him.
He is afraid of him.
25)

How are the prisoners transported from their prison to the army camp where they will be staying during the course of the flood? (from The Old Man, Pages 77 - 113)

By train.
By foot.
By car.
By airplane.
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