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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

3. What has Luster lost at the beginning of the first chapter?
(a) A quarter
(b) His pants
(c) His watch
(d) His shoe

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

5. Why does Mrs. Compson not want TP to drive the carriage?
(a) He is reckless.
(b) He is too young.
(c) He has no arms.
(d) He hates her.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Caroline change Benjamin's name?

2. Who does Luster give the golf ball to?

3. What causes Benjy to moan?

4. Where does Benjy wait for Caddy to return home from school?

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

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