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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. What has Quentin told his father?

2. What did Quentin's father tell him about women?

3. Why has Luster not changed Jason's tire?

4. What does Jason say will happen to Dilsey if he lets Caddy see her child again?

5. Who is the only member of the family whom Mrs. Compson thinks has not been a curse on her?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. Describe Quentin's character.

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

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

5. In what way does Quentin idealize women?

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

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

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

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

10. Why does Ames say he hit Quentin?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

A southern family is often depicted as close knit and bonded by religion and a strong identity. Why do you think Faulkner chose to portray a dysfunctional southern family during this time? What was happening in American life where he could make such a negative portrayal?

Essay Topic 2

Dilsey can be aggressive towards Jason. How do you think a black person role had changed in the 1920s since the days of slavery? Does Jason ever try to keep control of Dilsey?

Essay Topic 3

What meaning do you think the Mississippi setting gives the novel? Choose another state and examine how different the novel would be if it was set there.

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