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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. In what drawer in his desk does father keep his pistol?

2. How far does Ludus' girlfriend live from town?

3. Who did Boon give rides to?

4. Where does Boon say the road stops being clear?

5. Who is hiding under the tarp?

Short Essay Questions

1. What themes does Chapter 3 introduce?

2. Summarize the novel.

3. Describe what Lucius sees along the path.

4. What does the Iron Bridge symbolize?

5. What does the ploughman's extortion of Boon express?

6. What are the elements of virtue and non-virtue that are shown in this chapter?

7. What does Lucius learn about Binford?

8. Describe Ballenbaugh's.

9. Describe Boon's situation as a retainer.

10. Why did Grandfather purchase an automobile?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

How do you think black men were emasculated during slavery? What affects do you think this had on black men when slavery was finally abolished? Do the students think these affects are still apparent today? How has black masculinity developed since the time of the novel?

Essay Topic 2

The Reivers is written in three parts. Examine the structure of the novel.

1) In what way does the first few chapters show the importance of a child's upbringing.

2) What themes are developed in the middle part of the novel?

3) Why do you think Grandfather stops Lucius' father from beating him at the end of the novel?

Essay Topic 3

Do you think Faulkner's books have similar characters, themes, or settings? How has Faulkner's work matured over the years?

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