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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. Why does Jason want to punish Caddy?

2. Where does Caddy find out about her father's death?

3. Where does Lorraine live?

4. Who does Quentin see rowing on the river?

5. What does Quentin buy the child at the bakery?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

5. How does Quentin see Caddy?

6. Why does Ames say he hit Quentin?

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

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

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

10. Why do you think Quentin behaves so badly?

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

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

Essay Topic 3

Discuss Caddy's relationship with the following characters:

1) Quentin

2) Benjy

3) Jason

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