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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. What does Lorraine call Jason in her letter?
(a) Sweet daddy
(b) Big man
(c) Looney tune
(d) Steel buns

2. What does Quentin try to persuade Caddy not to do?
(a) Love him
(b) Marry Herbert
(c) Have her child
(d) Leave America

3. What does Jason tell the telegraph operator to do with his telegraph?
(a) To pay for it himself
(b) To throw it away
(c) To send it collect
(d) To send it with love

4. What does Jason say will happen to Dilsey if he lets Caddy see her child again?
(a) She will will die.
(b) She will get beaten.
(c) She will get the sack.
(d) She will become a social outcast.

5. What does Jason never want Lorraine to do?
(a) Have his child
(b) Telephone him
(c) Love him
(d) Marry him

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Spoade call Quentin?

2. What is the name of the black man Quentin befriends?

3. What does Quentin buy the child at the bakery?

4. Who does Quentin threaten to tell about Herbert's cheating?

5. What was the name of Caddy's husband?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why do you think Quentin behaves so badly?

2. Why do you think this chapter helps in understanding the story and characters better?

3. How could the reader see Jason as a strong character?

4. Why does Ames say he hit Quentin?

5. How does Quentin react when he is accused of kidnapping the the Italian girl?

6. What problems does Jason have to deal with at home?

7. What do you think is Jason's opinion on women?

8. In what way does Quentin show his obsession with time?

9. Do think Quentin shares either of his parents characteristics?

10. In what way does Quentin idealize women?

(see the answer keys)

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