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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. Who does the sheriff take into custody?

2. Goodwin tells Ruby to call __________________.

3. Who breaks up a fight between Popeye, Van and Stevens?

4. What does Benbow think about Goodwin's behavior?

5. Which of the men wants the others to let Temple alone?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. Which two characters seem to show the most compassion for Temple?

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

4. Who is Benbow and what is his objective for needing to cross the spring?

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

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

7. What behavior do the men at the plantation exhibit that frightens Temple?

8. Why does Ruby continue to come to Temple's rescue?

9. Describe Temple's fear as she awakens at the plantation the next morning.

10. What is the nature of Goodwin's whiskey operation?

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

The author uses more than one iteration on the theme of corruption. Identify at least two examples about corruption in the book. Then explain how each example supports the theme of corruption.

Essay Topic 3

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.

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