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

2. Who does Quentin see in the bakery?
(a) His mother
(b) Caddy
(c) A stray dog
(d) An Italian child

3. What does Quentin buy at the hardware store?
(a) Bullets
(b) A hammer
(c) A screw driver
(d) Flat irons

4. How much is a store in Boston offering for catching a trout?
(a) $25
(b) $100
(c) $50
(d) $10

5. What does Quentin tell Shreve he is carrying?
(a) A hammer
(b) A football
(c) Nothing
(d) A pair of shoes

Short Answer Questions

1. In what year does Quentin commit suicide?

2. Whose watch can Quentin hear ticking?

3. Why does Caroline think Jason will make a great banker?

4. Who does Quentin see rowing on the river?

5. What is the name of Jason's mistress?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

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

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

7. In what way does Quentin idealize women?

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

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

10. Describe Quentin's character.

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