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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 Jason want to punish Caddy?
(a) For not giving him enough money
(b) For bringing shame on the family
(c) For lumbering him with Quentin
(d) For losing him his banking job

2. What does Quentin tell the jeweler he is celebrating?
(a) A family wedding
(b) His anniversay
(c) A birthday
(d) The boat race

3. How many notes does Quentin write?
(a) One
(b) Four
(c) Five
(d) Two

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

5. What does Jason find in a letter from Caddy?
(a) A blank piece of paper
(b) Hair
(c) A $100 note
(d) A check

Short Answer Questions

1. How much does Quentin have to pay to stop from going to court?

2. Who tries to attack Quentin?

3. Where does Jason see Uncle Maury drinking?

4. What does Gerald think is the only thing women can do?

5. Who does Quentin see in the bakery?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. Why does Ames say he hit Quentin?

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

5. Why does Jason want to get rid of Benjy?

6. In what way is the unlikable Jason a victim of circumstances?

7. In what way is Jason cruel to his sister Caddy?

8. Why is it significant that Quentin drowns himself with flat irons?

9. How is Quentin's narrative similar to Benjy's?

10. Describe Quentin's character.

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