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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 late does Jason say Caddy's check is?

2. Why does Caroline think Jason will make a great banker?

3. How old is Quentin?

4. What does Spoade call Quentin?

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

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

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

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

7. In what way is Jason cruel to his sister Caddy?

8. In what way is the unlikable Jason a victim of circumstances?

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Discuss Caddy's relationship with the following characters:

1) Quentin

2) Benjy

3) Jason

Essay Topic 2

How do you think 1920's society reacts to Benjy's disability? How do you think people would react today?

Essay Topic 3

The title of the book suggests something more violent than what actually happens. What meaning do you think the title gives the book? Do you think the title is appropriate?

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