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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 the person in #96 congratulate Temple?

2. Reba complains about beer and men with ____________.

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

4. In what city is Popeye arrested?

5. What realization does Temple finally come to?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. What is Goodwin's ultimate fate?

4. Who is Eustace Graham?

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

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

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

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

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

10. How does Temple show that she is shutting herself off from her situation?

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

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 3

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.

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