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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. How much does Caddy offer Jason to see Quentin?

2. What does Mrs. Compson do with the checks that Caddy sends?

3. How much money did Jason give Lorraine last time they met?

4. Who does Quentin see rowing on the river?

5. What does Jason do with the money Caddy sends for Quentin's upkeep?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. How does Quentin see Caddy?

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

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

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

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

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

8. Why does Jason want to get rid of Benjy?

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

10. Why does Jason's boss Earl persist with him?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

How do you think the lack of attention from their parents affects the following characters;

1) Benjy

2) The female Quentin

3) The male Quentin

4) Caddy

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

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

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