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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. Who does Quentin say buys her school books?

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

3. Where does Quentin try and leave the child?

4. What is the name of the black man Quentin befriends?

5. What does Uncle Maury chew to mask the alcohol on his breath?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

5. What tragedies do you think have have shaped Jason's life?

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

7. How does Quentin see Caddy?

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

9. Why does Ames say he hit Quentin?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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 2

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.

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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