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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. Where does Popeye take Temple?

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

3. What nickname does Snopes call Benbow?

4. How long does the jury deliberate in Goodwin's trial?

5. Benbow sees that Temple has been affected by _________________.

Short Essay Questions

1. Where does Popeye take Temple in Memphis?

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

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

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

5. What is Narcissa's position when she learns that Ruby and her child have been run out of the hotel?

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

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

8. How does Faulkner finally indicate who was murdered?

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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 2

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.

Essay Topic 3

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

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