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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 was Boon when he arrived at the hunting camp?

2. Who did Grandfather give the garage key to?

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

4. Which room are Lucius and Boon staying in?

5. How many families are responsible for Boon?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Lucius learn about Binford?

2. Why can Boon not lock the automobile in the garage?

3. What plot elements does this chapter introduce?

4. How does Grandfather's purchase of the automobile show him to be a proud man?

5. Why does Ned feel so at ease with the prostitutes?

6. Why does Boon want to kill Ludus?

7. What does the conversation in Chapter 4 between Boon and Lucius show about both characters?

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

9. How does Miss Reba think Sam can assist them?

10. What is the plan to get the horse on the train?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

The novel depicts the class system in early 20th-century America.

1) How and why was life changing for the working classes in early 20th-century America? How difficult was it for a member of the lower classes to make an impact on society?

2) What were the role of the upper classes in early 20th-century America? How much control did they have?

3) Do you think there is still a recognizable class system in America? In what ways has it changed?

Essay Topic 2

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

Essay Topic 3

Examine the southern Gothic genre.

1) What are the typical plot, character, and settings of the genre?

2) How has the genre developed over the years?

3) In general what thoughts and feeling does the southern Gothic novel express?

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