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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 member of the family whom Mrs. Compson thinks has not been a curse on her?
(a) Her husband
(b) Quentin
(c) Caddy
(d) Jason

2. Who does Quentin say buys her school books?
(a) Her grandmother
(b) Her mother
(c) Jason
(d) Her teacher

3. What is the name of Jason's boss?
(a) Earl
(b) Bobby
(c) Davis
(d) Pete

4. Why has Luster not changed Jason's tire?
(a) He had to look after Benjy.
(b) He was watching a film.
(c) He was out shopping.
(d) He does not like Jason.

5. What does Jason say Quentin is upstairs doing?
(a) Loving
(b) Doing her homework
(c) Sleeping
(d) Painting her face

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Quentin do when the sheriff arrests him for abducting the Italian child?

2. What does Quentin tell the jeweler he is celebrating?

3. What does Jason tell the telegraph operator to do with his telegraph?

4. What does Quentin buy at the hardware store?

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

Short Essay Questions

1. Why does Quentin tell Caddy her new husband is a cheat?

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

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

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

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

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

7. Why does Ames say he hit Quentin?

8. Why do you think Quentin behaves so badly?

9. In what way does Faulkner suggest Caddy could be a homosexual?

10. Describe Quentin's character.

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