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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. Benbow asks Temple about where ____________ is.

2. What do the townspeople think of the fire that killed Goodwin?

3. Who stays in the room when Benbow interviews Temple?

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

5. What did Popeye do instead of attending his own birthday party as a child?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

4. What is Goodwin's ultimate fate?

5. Why does Clarence ridicule Virgil and Fonzo?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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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