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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who does Reba tell that she is furious with Popeye?
(a) Popeye.
(b) Ava.
(c) Minnie.
(d) Snopes.

2. What is Benbow's reaction to the verdict?
(a) He screams.
(b) He gets drunk.
(c) He shakes and cries.
(d) He laughs out loud.

3. Why does Temple return to Reba's without Popeye?
(a) They have an argument.
(b) She can't stand the smoke.
(c) It is getting late.
(d) It is too noisy.

4. Why does Ruby want to walk down the street to the hotel by herself?
(a) So she can stop in a bar.
(b) So she can pick up a guy.
(c) So she can do some window shopping.
(d) So she won't tarnish Benbow's reputation.

5. Who is Snopes' traveling companion?
(a) Ricardo.
(b) Fonzo.
(c) Mayellen.
(d) Butch.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Reba learn about Popeye?

2. What is Eustace Graham's distinguishing physical characteristic?

3. How much is a month's lodging at the location in #117?

4. What is Graham's opinion of Benbow's chances in Goodwin's trial?

5. Who runs Ruby out of the hotel?

Short Essay Questions

1. Where does Popeye take Temple in Memphis?

2. What is Narcissa's position when she learns that Ruby and her child have been run out of the hotel?

3. Why is Temple's story especially disturbing for Benbow?

4. What is Temple's condition when Benbow finally finds her?

5. What crime has Popeye committed against Temple?

6. What is Goodwin's ultimate fate?

7. How does Benbow continue to show his compassion for Ruby and Goodwin?

8. How does Snopes show his vehement prejudice against Jews?

9. What is Goodwin's fatalistic approach to his case?

10. How does Faulkner finally indicate who was murdered?

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