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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. Which of the following has Narcissa NOT managed to save during the story?

2. Benbow learns that Stevens was mad and refused to stay for dinner because __________________.

3. Benbow asks Temple about where ____________ is.

4. Why does Narcissa not allow Ruby to stay in her home?

5. Why does the doctor at first refuse to come when Reba calls?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Benbow learn about Temple and Popeye's location just prior to the trial?

2. What information does the opportunistic Snopes sell to Benbow?

3. How do Virgil Snopes and Fonzo unwittingly end up staying at Reba's whorehouse?

4. Why does Clarence ridicule Virgil and Fonzo?

5. What is Goodwin's ultimate fate?

6. What decision does Benbow make regarding his personal life?

7. Where does Popeye take Temple in Memphis?

8. How does Benbow show that he is a compassionate man?

9. Who is Eustace Graham?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

The author uses more than one theme in the novel. Identify at least two themes in the story and then cite an example to support each theme.

Essay Topic 2

Create a brief character study of Popeye. What does he look like? What are his positive personality traits? What are some of his negative characteristics? What are his hopes and fears? What motivates him--if anything--at this po

Essay Topic 3

Describe how Faulkner points out the decay in the American South. How is the South in 1930 radically different from the Old South in the glorious days? What is Faulkner's opinion of the changes that have occurred?

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