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The Sound and the Fury
William Faulkner
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Summary & Analysis
April Seventh, 1928
June Second, 1910
April Sixth, 1928
April Eighth, 1928
Characters
Character List
Mr. Jason Compson III
Mrs. Caroline Compson
Candace Compson
Benjy Compson
Quentin Compson
Jason Compson IV
Miss Quentin
Dilsey
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April Seventh, 1928
June Second, 1910
April Sixth, 1928
April Eighth, 1928
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1
of 5
Which philosophy does Mr. Compson subscribe to?
The Zodiac
Determinism and fatalism
Absolutism
Power of positivity
2
of 5
How does Mr. Compson seem to feel about Caddy's pregnancy?
Protective
Annoyed
Indifferent
Overjoyed
3
of 5
What is Quentin known to be obsessed with?
Southern traditions
Becoming educated
Starting a family
Money
4
of 5
Because of his mother and sister, Jason hates all ___.
Non-Christians
Northerners
Women
Bankers
5
of 5
How is Dilsey best described?
Overbearing
Nuerotic
Childlike
Patient
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