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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Which one of the Compson children is the only one who does not have a narrative?
(a) Benjy
(b) Quentin
(c) Caddy
(d) Jason

2. What is the name of the family's mother?
(a) Georgie
(b) Helena
(c) Lynn
(d) Caroline

3. What does Caroline wish for the sake of her husband and children?
(a) That she was not bedridden
(b) That she was a stronger children
(c) That she knew how to cook
(d) That she had more money

4. What does the wealthy banker promise to do for Jason?
(a) Find him a wife
(b) Find him a job at the bank
(c) Build him a house
(d) Secure him a car

5. Where is Luster driving Benjy to?
(a) Mexico
(b) The hospital
(c) The cemetary
(d) The asylum

Short Answer Questions

1. How many parts is the novel divided into?

2. What does Caddy tell Benjy she will never do?

3. What can Benjy smell when he goes out into the cold?

4. What causes Benjy to moan?

5. How does Caddy make Benjy cry?

(see the answer key)

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