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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 does Stevens plan on getting to town?

2. What is Stevens not willing to wait for?

3. What does Temple do with her dress?

4. Who is Benbow's sister?

5. Where does Temple end up in the plantation?

Short Essay Questions

1. How has Stevens let Temple down, and who comes to Temple's rescue?

2. Is Stevens really a gentleman who knows how to drink?

3. How does Ruby show her prejudice for people in the upper class?

4. What reason does Ruby give Benbow for why she does not return to Memphis?

5. Explain Goodwin's downfall as it is detailed in Chapter 17.

6. Why does Popeye feel the need to assert himself in every situation and why is he a powerful person in the operation?

7. How does Temple try to protect herself while at the plantation?

8. How does Ruby treat Temple and what advice does she give her?

9. What instruction does Goodwin give to Ruby when she returns to the house?

10. Who is arrested for murder and how does he hamper his own defense?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Faulkner is a master at dramatic devices. Choose an example of symbolism, metaphors, and irony, briefly describe them and identify the technique which they embody.

Essay Topic 2

Explain Faulkner's use of regionalism in the book. Cite examples of at least two different instances of regionalism and explain why the author used them where he did.

Essay Topic 3

Explain the concept of loneliness as it exhibits in the story. Which of the characters are lonely? Are they all lonely in some way? Explain the loneliness and the methods and attempts to overcome it.

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