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

2. What was Benjamin's original name?
(a) Maury
(b) Lucifer
(c) Quentin
(d) Jason

3. What does the wealthy banker promise to do for Jason?
(a) Find him a job at the bank
(b) Find him a wife
(c) Build him a house
(d) Secure him a car

4. Where does Benjy wait for Caddy to return home from school?
(a) Outside the school
(b) At the gate
(c) At the bus stop
(d) On the golf course

5. What does Caroline wish for the sake of her husband and children?
(a) That she was a stronger children
(b) That she knew how to cook
(c) That she had more money
(d) That she was not bedridden

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Maury get the money he uses to invest in business?

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

3. What does Benji spend most of his time watching?

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

5. How does Caroline see her youngest son's affliction?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. What can the reader understand about Benjy?

4. Describe the two parents of the Compson family.

5. Describe Quentin's role in the novel.

6. What does Benjy remember about his brother Quentin?

7. Do you think Luster understands Benjy?

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

9. Describe Uncle Maury's role in the novel.

10. Describe Caddy's role in the novel.

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