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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How many parts is the novel divided into?
(a) Eight
(b) Five
(c) Two
(d) Four

2. In what American state does Faulkner set the novel?
(a) Mississippi
(b) Ohio
(c) Indiana
(d) New York

3. What was Benjamin's original name?
(a) Jason
(b) Maury
(c) Quentin
(d) Lucifer

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

5. How does Caddy make Benjy cry?
(a) She puts his head under the water.
(b) She calls him names.
(c) She says she is running away.
(d) She hits him.

Short Answer Questions

1. How is Luster related to Dilsey?

2. Who is sitting in the swing in present time?

3. Who does Quentin runaway with?

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

5. Why does Quentin commit suicide?

(see the answer key)

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