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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why is Quentin angry at Luster?
(a) For making advances towards her
(b) For shouting at her
(c) For letting Benjy see her
(d) For telling Jason she planned to runaway

2. Who does Mrs. Compson worry about leaving in the house?
(a) Quentin
(b) Benjy
(c) Jason
(d) Caddy

3. What does Roskus tell TP he is losing?
(a) His eye sight
(b) His children
(c) His good looks
(d) The use of his right hand

4. Why does Versh tell Caddy her mother will whip her?
(a) She has been stealing money.
(b) She has been seen with boys.
(c) She keeps swearing.
(d) Her dress is wet.

5. How much money does Uncle Maury want from his sister?
(a) $100
(b) $25
(c) $50
(d) $500

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Who does Caddy name her daughter after?

3. Why does Dilsey place a piece of wood between Luster and Benjy at night?

4. How does Caddy make Benjy cry?

5. In what American state does Faulkner set the novel?

(see the answer key)

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