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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where does Quentin say Benjy should be sent?

2. Where is Luster driving Benjy to?

3. How old is Benjy on the day Faulkner recites his narrative?

4. What does Caddy do when she finds out she is pregnant?

5. For what reason does Quentin get into fights?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why do you think Benjy does not describe physical appearance?

2. What can the reader understand about Benjy?

3. Describe Dilsey's role in the novel.

4. Describe Caddy's role in the novel.

5. Describe the female Quentin's role in the novel.

6. Describe Uncle Maury's role in the novel.

7. Describe Benjamin Compson's role in the novel.

8. Why do you think Benjy wants his sister back so much?

9. Why is Benjy's section so hard to understand?

10. Do you think Caddy spoiled Benjy too much?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Discuss the following statement; the female Quentin and Caddy's promiscuity is due to a lack of a proper father figure in their life.

Essay Topic 2

What do you think Dilsey represents to the family? How do you think they would cope without her?

Essay Topic 3

Why do you think Quentin always gets into fights? Do you think he is just protecting his sister's honor?

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