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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 4.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Who is the only sibling Caroline can relate to?
(a) Herbert
(b) Jason
(c) Quentin
(d) Caddy

3. How many notes does Quentin write?
(a) One
(b) Five
(c) Four
(d) Two

4. Who is the only member of the family whom Mrs. Compson thinks has not been a curse on her?
(a) Caddy
(b) Her husband
(c) Quentin
(d) Jason

5. Who does Jason threaten at the circus?
(a) His mother
(b) An elephant
(c) The man with the red tie
(d) An old man

Short Answer Questions

1. What does the banker do when he finds out Caddy's child is not his?

2. What does Jason never want Lorraine to do?

3. Why is the sheriff not going to do anything about the stolen money?

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

5. How old is Benjy on the day Faulkner recites his narrative?

(see the answer key)

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