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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. Why does Temple return to Reba's without Popeye?

2. What is Benbow's interest in taking Goodwin's case?

3. How long do Snopes and his traveling companion intend to stay at the location in #117?

4. What is the main piece of evidence in Goodwin's trial?

5. Which of the following does NOT fill Temple's room?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why does Reba tell Temple that she should feel lucky that Popeye has chosen her?

2. In what way does Ruby try to save Benbow's reputation?

3. How does Benbow meet Senator Snopes and what information does he give Benbow regarding Temple?

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

5. How does Faulkner finally indicate who was murdered?

6. What information does Ruby give Benbow regarding Temple and Temple's role in her shocking situation?

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

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

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

10. What does Narcissa think about Benbow's insistence on defending Goodwin?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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

Essay Topic 2

Compare and contrast Ruby and Temple. What are their obvious differences? Why does Ruby feel such disdain for Temple? What does Temple think about Ruby? What things bring them together? What similarities do they share?

Essay Topic 3

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

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