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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 do the townspeople think of the fire that killed Goodwin?

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

3. Popeye takes Temple to a bar that has _______________.

4. Who takes Temple out of the courtroom?

5. What is Clarence Snopes' profession?

Short Essay Questions

1. What is strange about Reba's lack of questioning Temple's situation?

2. Explain the metaphor of Temple's being tossed around during the rough car ride.

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

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

5. Where does Popeye take Temple in Memphis?

6. What crime has Popeye committed against Temple?

7. Why does Narcissa continue to insert herself into Benbow's life?

8. Why does Temple leave Popeye at the bar and return to Reba's alone?

9. What is the nature of Narcissa's visit with Eustace Graham?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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?

Essay Topic 2

Prejudice takes on an almost human persona in this story. What is this literary technique called? Cite three examples that support this position.

Essay Topic 3

Explain the significance of the novel's title. What did the author mean by calling the book SANCTUARY? Cite an example to support your answer.

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