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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Quentin commit suicide?
(a) He cannot cope with his father's death.
(b) He fails his course.
(c) He cannot accept his sister's shame.
(d) He cannot accept that he is a homosexual.

2. How old is Benjamin when his mother changes his name?
(a) Five
(b) Eight
(c) Two
(d) Three

3. Why does Dilsey place a piece of wood between Luster and Benjy at night?
(a) So Luster can hit him.
(b) So Benji will not hurt Luster.
(c) So they do not fall through the centre of the bed.
(d) So they do not roll into each other.

4. Why does Benjy cry in the carriage?
(a) The road is bumpy.
(b) He is wants to pee.
(c) Luster is driving the wrong way.
(d) He has lost his shoe.

5. Who does Quentin runaway with?
(a) The local sherriff
(b) A man from a traveling circus
(c) Her mother
(d) Benjy

Short Answer Questions

1. How is Luster related to Dilsey?

2. What color tie is Quentin's companion wearing?

3. Which one of the Compson children is the only one who does not have a narrative?

4. What does Benjy say Caddy smells like?

5. Why does Caroline change Benjamin's name?

(see the answer key)

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