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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. What is the name of Quentin's friend?

3. Who does Quentin see rowing on the river?

4. How much does Quentin have to pay to stop from going to court?

5. Whose watch can Quentin hear ticking?

Short Essay Questions

1. Describe Quentin's character.

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

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

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

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

6. Why do you think Quentin behaves so badly?

7. In what way does Quentin idealize women?

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

9. How does Quentin see Caddy?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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?

Essay Topic 2

A southern family is often depicted as close knit and bonded by religion and a strong identity. Why do you think Faulkner chose to portray a dysfunctional southern family during this time? What was happening in American life where he could make such a negative portrayal?

Essay Topic 3

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

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