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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 Quentin tell the jeweler he has forgotten?

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

3. What does Quentin refuse to take from Herbert?

4. How much does Caddy offer Jason to see Quentin?

5. Where does Jason go to check his shares?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. Why do you think Quentin behaves so badly?

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

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

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

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

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

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

9. In what way does Quentin idealize women?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Compare the three monologues. What different styles does Faulkner use for each one? Do you think they portray each character effectively? Why do you think Faulkner writes the final chapter in the third person?

Essay Topic 2

Why do you think Quentin always gets into fights? Do you think he is just protecting his sister's honor?

Essay Topic 3

Why do you think Quentin commits suicide? How do you think it affects the family?

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