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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. What does Lucas demand Charles does?

2. Where does Aleck Sander eat his breakfast?

3. How old was Charles when he first met Lucas?

4. Who rides the horse from the truck to the cemetery?

5. What is the name of Charles's black servant?

Short Essay Questions

1. Describe how even in prison the white man is given precedent over the black man.

2. What is Uncle Gavin opinion on Lucas' request to dig up the dead body?

3. What is the unwritten code of the south when a black man commits a crime against a white man?

4. Describe the painting in Lucas's cabin.

5. Do you think it was unusual for a black man to invite a white boy back to his cabin?

6. Why does Charles become so involved in the murder case?

7. In this chapter how does Faulkner show what he thinks is the main difference between men and women?

8. Why does Lucas want Charles to dig up Gowrie's body?

9. Why is Lucas not popular with white people in the town?

10. Describe Lucas's appearance.

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Faulkner is a native of the area he writes about and adhering to the rule writers should always write about what they know. Do you think it is obvious that Faulkner was a native of Mississippi? What difference do you think it makes to the story? Are there any moments where you think Faulkner does not portray a character or setting so well? What affect does it have on the story?

Essay Topic 2

Closely consider at the novel's plot.

1) Identify the main plot points of the story. How do they work towards a final resolution?

2) How does Faulkner use character to further the plot?

3) How does Faulkner use dialogue to further the plot.

Essay Topic 3

William Faulkner is a American writer responsible for some of the greatest American novels of the 20th century. Examine Faulkner's life. What kind of upbringing did he have? What kind of education? What were the major themes of his work?Why do you think Faulkner's novels were so relevant in the mid twentieth century and continue to be relevant today?

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