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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How much money does Uncle Maury want from his sister?
(a) $50
(b) $25
(c) $100
(d) $500

2. What does Maury do for a living?
(a) He is a journalist.
(b) He is a businessman.
(c) He is a carpet cleaner.
(d) He is a pimp.

3. Who is credited with looking after the children?
(a) Benjy
(b) Caddy
(c) Caroline
(d) Dilsey

4. Who does Caddy name her daughter after?
(a) A famous painter
(b) A dead brother
(c) Her favorite writer
(d) The child's father

5. How old is Benjamin when his mother changes his name?
(a) Three
(b) Five
(c) Two
(d) Eight

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Quentin commit suicide?

2. What does Luster offer to sell the golfer?

3. Who does Luster give the golf ball to?

4. Why does the store owner employ Jason?

5. What is inside Benjy's bottle?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Benjy remember about his brother Quentin?

2. Summarize the novel.

3. Do you think Caddy spoiled Benjy too much?

4. How do you think outsiders see Benjamin?

5. Do you think Luster understands Benjy?

6. Why is Benjy's section so hard to understand?

7. Describe Jason Compton's role in the novel.

8. Describe Caddy's role in the novel.

9. What is Quentin's relationship with his sister Caddy?

10. Describe the female Quentin's role in the novel.

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