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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. Why does Dilsey place a piece of wood between Luster and Benjy at night?
(a) So Luster can hit him.
(b) So Benji will not hurt Luster.
(c) So they do not fall through the centre of the bed.
(d) So they do not roll into each other.

2. What does Luster say to torment Benjy?
(a) Simple Simon
(b) Kissy kissy
(c) Idiot
(d) Caddy

3. Who does Maury use to send notes to his lover?
(a) The children
(b) His brother
(c) Dilsey
(d) Luster

4. What does Quentin's father sell to send him to Harvard?
(a) The family business
(b) The family house
(c) His car
(d) Land

5. What does Benjy clasp in his hand in the carriage?
(a) His mother's hair
(b) A picture of Caddy
(c) A broken flower
(d) A mouse

Short Answer Questions

1. Where does Quentin say Benjy should be sent?

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

3. Where does Dilsey tell Luster to take Benjy?

4. What does the wealthy banker promise to do for Jason?

5. Who does Quentin runaway with?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why do you think both Caddy and Quentin continuously search for love elsewhere?

2. Summarize the novel.

3. What positive effect does Caddy have on Benjy's life?

4. Why do you think Benjy wants his sister back so much?

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

6. Describe Caddy's role in the novel.

7. Describe the two parents of the Compson family.

8. Describe Dilsey's role in the novel.

9. How does a tale of such hopelessness maintain such power?

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

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