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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 does Roskus carry back to the house on his back?
(a) Benjy
(b) Caddy
(c) Jason
(d) Quentin

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

3. Why does TP have to drive the carriage?
(a) If he does not drive it, Benjy will cry.
(b) He is the only person who knows how.
(c) He can control the horses.
(d) Roskus is unwell.

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

5. What does Benjy say Caddy smells like?
(a) Trees
(b) Water
(c) Boys
(d) Strawberries

Short Answer Questions

1. Where does Dilsey tell Luster to take Benjy?

2. Why does the store owner employ Jason?

3. Where does Benjy's mother threaten to send him if he does not behave?

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

5. What does Luster offer to sell the golfer?

Short Essay Questions

1. Summarize the novel.

2. Describe Quentin's role in the novel.

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

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

5. Do you think Caddy spoiled Benjy too much?

6. How do you think outsiders see Benjamin?

7. Describe Caddy's role in the novel.

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

9. Do you think Luster understands Benjy?

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

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