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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 3.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Quentin buy after breakfast?
(a) A cake
(b) A gun
(c) A cigar
(d) A pair of swimming trunks

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

3. Who does Quentin see in the bakery?
(a) Caddy
(b) An Italian child
(c) A stray dog
(d) His mother

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Quentin think about the smell of honey suckle?

2. What color tie is Quentin's companion wearing?

3. What is the name of the family's mother?

4. How many children do Jason and Caroline Compson have?

5. How is Luster related to Dilsey?

(see the answer key)

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