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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 Caddy do when Quentin asks her if she loves Ames?
(a) Smiles
(b) Nods her head
(c) Knees him in the groin
(d) Holds his hand to her throat

2. What did Quentin's father tell him about women?
(a) They play games.
(b) They are all immoral.
(c) They only want one thing.
(d) They can love anybody.

3. Why does Jason want to send Benjy to an asylum?
(a) To get tax benefits
(b) Because Benjy is insane
(c) Because Benjy is an embarrashment
(d) So they can live a happier life

4. In what year does Quentin commit suicide?
(a) 1920
(b) 1910
(c) 1911
(d) 1908

5. Who does Quentin say she wants?
(a) Jason
(b) Her mother
(c) Her boyfriend
(d) Her father

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the opening phrase of this section?

2. What does Quentin think about the smell of honey suckle?

3. What does Mrs. Compson do with the checks that Caddy sends?

4. Who does Quentin see in the bakery?

5. Where does Caddy go to confront Jason?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. What tragedies do you think have have shaped Jason's life?

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

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

6. Describe Quentin's character.

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

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

9. In what way does Quentin idealize women?

10. In what way is Quentin's behavior towards his sister inappropriate?

(see the answer keys)

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