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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. For what reason does Quentin get into fights?
(a) To defend his sister's honor
(b) To feel passion
(c) To learn boxing
(d) To prove his masculinity

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

3. Why does Benjy cry in the carriage?
(a) He is wants to pee.
(b) The road is bumpy.
(c) He has lost his shoe.
(d) Luster is driving the wrong way.

4. Where does Quentin say Benjy should be sent?
(a) A circus
(b) The asylum
(c) Jail
(d) The work house

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Who does Roskus say is a sign of bad luck?

2. Who does Benjy take letters to?

3. What are the people at the river doing?

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

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

Short Essay Questions

1. What complaints does the female Quentin have about Benjy?

2. Describe Benjamin Compson's role in the novel.

3. Describe Dilsey's role in the novel.

4. What can the reader understand about Benjy?

5. Why does Benjy's mother change his name from Maury to Benjamin?

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

7. Describe Caddy's role in the novel.

8. Do you think Luster understands Benjy?

9. Why do you think Benjy does not describe physical appearance?

10. Do you think Caddy spoiled Benjy too much?

(see the answer keys)

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