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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 does Gerald think is the only thing women can do?

2. What kind of fish are the three young boys fishing for?

3. Who does Jason send a telegram to?

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

5. What does Jason never want Lorraine to do?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. How does Quentin react when he is accused of kidnapping the the Italian girl?

3. In what way does Quentin show his obsession with time?

4. In what way is Quentin's behavior towards his sister inappropriate?

5. Why do you think Quentin behaves so badly?

6. In what way does Faulkner suggest Caddy could be a homosexual?

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

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

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

10. Why does Ames say he hit Quentin?

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

All the children grow up into very different characters. Why do you think they strive for individuality? Do you think it is more damaging than healthy? Do you think they are ever likely to find themselves?

Essay Topic 3

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

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