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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does Maury get the money he uses to invest in business?
(a) He cons it out of people.
(b) He borrows it.
(c) He steals it.
(d) He pawns family heirlooms.

2. Who does Maury use to send notes to his lover?
(a) His brother
(b) Luster
(c) The children
(d) Dilsey

3. Who drives the carriage in the final scene?
(a) Jason
(b) Luster
(c) Dilsey
(d) Quentin

4. Why does Caroline change Benjamin's name?
(a) She thinks it sounds better.
(b) The children tease him.
(c) She changes his name hide his real identity.
(d) She thinks it will cure him.

5. What does Maury do for a living?
(a) He is a carpet cleaner.
(b) He is a journalist.
(c) He is a pimp.
(d) He is a businessman.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Caroline wish for the sake of her husband and children?

2. Who is credited with looking after the children?

3. How many children do Jason and Caroline Compson have?

4. Why does Quentin commit suicide?

5. What does Caddy do when Charlie wants Benjy to go away?

(see the answer key)

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