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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. Graham says that Goodwin's case should take no longer than _______________.

2. Temple had been sent to _____________ to stay with an aunt.

3. What happens to Benbow after he interviews Temple?

4. Why does the person in #96 congratulate Temple?

5. What does Benbow get but does not tell Narcissa about it?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. How does Benbow continue to show his compassion for Ruby and Goodwin?

4. Why does Miss Reba get so mad at Popeye?

5. What is Goodwin's fatalistic approach to his case?

6. What crime has Popeye committed against Temple?

7. How does Faulkner finally indicate who was murdered?

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

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Faulkner uses more than one instance of irony in the story. Cite at least two other examples you can identify in the story and note why they are examples of irony. What is the major irony in the story? Explain.

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

The author uses some important instances of foreshadowing in the story. Explain what foreshadowing is and cite at least two examples making sure to explain what makes each an example of foreshadowing.

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