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Who went to Miss Emily Grierson's funeral?
Who went to Miss Emily Grierson's funeral?
- No one went to her funeral
- Only the women
- Only the men
- Both men and women (correct)
What was the condition of Miss Emily's house?
What was the condition of Miss Emily's house?
- It was newly built
- It was well-maintained
- It was under construction
- It was dilapidated (correct)
What had encroached and obliterated the names of the neighborhood?
What had encroached and obliterated the names of the neighborhood?
- The town's people
- Cedar trees and wagons
- Garages and cotton gins (correct)
- Gasoline pumps and balconies
How long had it been since anyone had seen the inside of Miss Emily's house?
How long had it been since anyone had seen the inside of Miss Emily's house?
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Where did Miss Emily's house stand in relation to the garages and cotton wagons?
Where did Miss Emily's house stand in relation to the garages and cotton wagons?
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Study Notes
Miss Emily's Funeral and House
- The entire town attended Miss Emily Grierson's funeral
- The house of Miss Emily was in a state of decay, with a smell of neglect and decay
- Weeds and kudzu had encroached and obliterated the names of the neighborhood that were painted on the sidewalk
- It had been over 10 years since anyone had seen the inside of Miss Emily's house
- Miss Emily's house stood in a prominent location, with garages and cotton wagons nearby, symbolizing the contrast between the old and new world
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Test your knowledge of William Faulkner's Gothic masterpiece, "A Rose for Emily," with this free educational quiz. Explore the fascinating world of Miss Emily Grierson and her mysterious house. Discover the hidden secrets behind this iconic short story.
