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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 Benjy wait for Caddy to return home from school?

2. For what reason does Quentin get into fights?

3. What has Luster lost at the beginning of the first chapter?

4. Where does Quentin say Benjy should be sent?

5. Which one of the Compson children is the only one who does not have a narrative?

Short Essay Questions

1. Describe Quentin's role in the novel.

2. How do you think outsiders see Benjamin?

3. Why do you think both Caddy and Quentin continuously search for love elsewhere?

4. What does Benjy remember about his brother Quentin?

5. Do you think Caddy spoiled Benjy too much?

6. Describe Jason Compton's role in the novel.

7. What can the reader understand about Benjy?

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

9. Describe Caddy's role in the novel.

10. In what way can Benjy understand things better than most people?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Faulkner writes in a southern Gothic style. What is the southern Gothic style? Where does it originate from? What meaning do you think it gave Southern literature?

Essay Topic 2

What do you think are the similirities between Caddy and her daughter Quentin? Why do you think Jason treats them so badly?

Essay Topic 3

Compare the three monologues. What different styles does Faulkner use for each one? Do you think they portray each character effectively? Why do you think Faulkner writes the final chapter in the third person?

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