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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 Caroline think Jason will make a great banker?
(a) He understands the value of money.
(b) He wears glasses.
(c) He is good with figures.
(d) He has practical sense.

2. What is the name of the black man Quentin befriends?
(a) Randy
(b) Luster
(c) Deacon
(d) Phillip

3. Where does Caddy find out about her father's death?
(a) Female intuition
(b) From a anonymous letter
(c) From a notice in the newspaper
(d) From the local storekeeper

4. Who does Quentin see rowing on the river?
(a) Blimp Gibson
(b) Lottie Flower
(c) Gerald Bland
(d) Toby Marsh

5. What does Uncle Maury chew to mask the alcohol on his breath?
(a) Cinnamon
(b) Gum
(c) Cloves
(d) Corn

Short Answer Questions

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

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

3. What religion does Jason say he has nothing against?

4. What does Quentin think will happen to Benjy when his father dies?

5. What does Spoade call Quentin?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

4. Do you think Jason's problems excuse his often misogynist behavior?

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

6. Why do you think Quentin behaves so badly?

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

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

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

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

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