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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 is Lightning's previous name?

2. What is Miss Corrie's real name?

3. Where does Ned say Otis is likely to end up?

4. What is the name of the boy who meets Boon and Ned in Parsham?

5. Who does Ned end up asking to ride the horse?

Short Essay Questions

1. What differences does Chapter 11 show between Butch and the constable?

2. How does Chapter 9 express themes of deception and abuse of power?

3. Describe the character of Butch.

4. In what way has Sam showed his worth to the group?

5. In what way does the appearance of Grandfather give the story a sense of dread?

6. How did the constable react to the fight between Butch and Boon?

7. Why does Ned question the officer for his arrest?

8. What was Lightning form in previous races?

9. Describe Otis.

10. Describe what has happened between Butch, Boon, and Everbe.

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

The novel deals with the theme of racism. Do you think America has promoted racism at some points in its history? In what aspects of society do you think it has been promoted? Why do you think that was? How much do students think racism is ingrained into people? Can people stop being racist?

Essay Topic 2

The Reivers is written in the first person. Why do you think Faulkner chose to write the story in the first person? How do you think the meaning of the story would have changed if it was written in the third person?

Essay Topic 3

Look at the following statement: Reivers is one of Faulkner's lesser works because it is written to entertain rather than to make an important statement. Using two examples from the book, argue for or against this statement.

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