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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 Dilsey give Benjy to comfort him?
(a) A blanket
(b) A slipper
(c) A flower
(d) A piece of wood

2. Why does Dilsey place a piece of wood between Luster and Benjy at night?
(a) So Luster can hit him.
(b) So Benji will not hurt Luster.
(c) So they do not fall through the centre of the bed.
(d) So they do not roll into each other.

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

4. What is the family's surname?
(a) Dallas
(b) Compson
(c) Colby
(d) Ewing

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Where does Quentin say Benjy should be sent?

3. Who did Quentin have a fight with in a barn?

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

5. Why does Benjy cry in the carriage?

(see the answer key)

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