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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 1.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who does Roskus say is a sign of bad luck?
(a) Caddy
(b) Quentin
(c) Benjy
(d) Jason

2. Who does Benjy take letters to?
(a) Quentin
(b) Mrs. Patterson
(c) Uncle Maury
(d) Caddy

3. How is Luster related to Dilsey?
(a) He is her grandson.
(b) He is her cousin.
(c) He is her nephew.
(d) He is her brother.

4. How many children do Jason and Caroline Compson have?
(a) Ten
(b) Five
(c) Three
(d) Four

5. How many parts is the novel divided into?
(a) Eight
(b) Four
(c) Five
(d) Two

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Maury do for a living?

2. On whom does Jason vent his anger ?

3. Where does Benjy wait for Caddy to return home from school?

4. Why does Versh tell Caddy her mother will whip her?

5. What does the wealthy banker promise to do for Jason?

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