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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 lumbering him with Quentin
(b) For bringing shame on the family
(c) For not giving him enough money
(d) For losing him his banking job

2. What kind of fish are the three young boys fishing for?
(a) Trout
(b) Salmon
(c) Carp
(d) Catfish

3. What does Quentin do when the sheriff arrests him for abducting the Italian child?
(a) Cries
(b) Laughs
(c) Runs
(d) Hits the sheriff

4. What is the name of Quentin's friend?
(a) Shreve
(b) Doug
(c) Bradley
(d) Bobby

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Quentin tell Shreve he is carrying?

2. What kind of Jews does Jason resent?

3. Where does Jason go to check his shares?

4. What does Quentin say she will do if Jason does not release her?

5. Who does Quentin remember fighting with?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. Why do you think Quentin behaves so badly?

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

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

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

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

8. How could the reader see Jason as a strong character?

9. Why does Ames say he hit Quentin?

10. In way does Jason show himself to be a racist?

(see the answer keys)

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