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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Caddy tell Benjy she will never do?
(a) Love him
(b) Tease him
(c) Leave him
(d) Beat him

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

3. Who is the only sibling Caroline can relate to?
(a) Quentin
(b) Jason
(c) Herbert
(d) Caddy

4. How does Caroline see her youngest son's affliction?
(a) As God's will
(b) As part of life
(c) As a curse on the family
(d) As a blessing

5. What does the man in the red tie offer Benjy?
(a) An apple
(b) A cigarette
(c) A match
(d) An orange

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What has Luster lost at the beginning of the first chapter?

3. What is the name of the family's mother?

4. On whom does Jason vent his anger ?

5. What are the people at the river doing?

(see the answer key)

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