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What event kicks off the story 'A Rose for Emily'?
What event kicks off the story 'A Rose for Emily'?
- Emily's China painting lessons
- Emily's funeral (correct)
- Homer's disappearance
- Emily's birth
Why do the townspeople spread lime around Emily's house?
Why do the townspeople spread lime around Emily's house?
- To protect Emily's property
- As a gift for Emily
- To mark the property boundaries
- To get rid of a bad odor (correct)
What does Montresor use against Fortunato in 'The Cask of Amontillado'?
What does Montresor use against Fortunato in 'The Cask of Amontillado'?
- A black silk mask
- Wine (correct)
- Revenge
- Carnival season
How does the story 'A Rose for Emily' end?
How does the story 'A Rose for Emily' end?
Why does Montresor strategically send his servants away during his encounter with Fortunato?
Why does Montresor strategically send his servants away during his encounter with Fortunato?
What family motto does Montresor remind Fortunato of during their exploration of the vaults?
What family motto does Montresor remind Fortunato of during their exploration of the vaults?
In 'Where Are You Going, Where Have You Been,' who is Arnold Friend compared to by Connie?
In 'Where Are You Going, Where Have You Been,' who is Arnold Friend compared to by Connie?
What emotion does Connie feel as a result of her encounter with Arnold Friend?
What emotion does Connie feel as a result of her encounter with Arnold Friend?
Who are the hosts of the annual Christmas party in 'The Dead'?
Who are the hosts of the annual Christmas party in 'The Dead'?
What does the red convertible symbolize in 'The Red Convertible'?
What does the red convertible symbolize in 'The Red Convertible'?
Why does Louise Mallard repeat the word 'Free!' to herself?
Why does Louise Mallard repeat the word 'Free!' to herself?
What leads to the tragic ending in 'The Story of an Hour'?
What leads to the tragic ending in 'The Story of an Hour'?
Which theme is NOT explored in 'The Story of an Hour'?
Which theme is NOT explored in 'The Story of an Hour'?
What change occurs in the relationship between Henry and Lyman after Henry returns from the Vietnam War?
What change occurs in the relationship between Henry and Lyman after Henry returns from the Vietnam War?
Why does the red convertible become a reflection of Henry and Lyman's strained relationship?
Why does the red convertible become a reflection of Henry and Lyman's strained relationship?
What leads to Henry getting taken by the current in the river?
What leads to Henry getting taken by the current in the river?
How does the narrative perspective influence the reader's understanding of the events in the story?
How does the narrative perspective influence the reader's understanding of the events in the story?
How does Father Gonzaga react to the arrival of the old man with wings in 'A Very Old Man with Enormous Wings'?
How does Father Gonzaga react to the arrival of the old man with wings in 'A Very Old Man with Enormous Wings'?
Why does Elisenda begin charging admission for people to see the old man with wings?
Why does Elisenda begin charging admission for people to see the old man with wings?