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This test consists of 5 short answer questions and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who makes Bon's coffin?

2. How does Quentin know about Thomas Sutpen's childhood?

3. What is Charles Bon's religion?

4. How old is Rosa at the time of Bon's death?

5. What is Sutpen's occupation between the time he leaves his family and the time he arrives in Jefferson?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Who is the protagonist of _Absalom, Absalom_? Who is the antagonist? Give reasons from the text to support your claims.

Essay Topic 2

In what ways can _Absalom, Absalom!_ be considered a revenge story? Please provide specific examples from the novel.

Essay Topic 3

Describe the different narrative techniques used in the novel and what their effects are on reader interpretation. How much of the novel is factual and how much is speculation?

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