View a FREE sample

This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through A Rose for Emily.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How many shots does Snopes's son hear after he announces that a barn is burning?
(a) 4.
(b) 5.
(c) 2.
(d) 3.

2. Why does the older brother in 'Two Soldiers' say the younger brother should not join the military?
(a) He is too young.
(b) He needs to keep working for his father.
(c) All of these.
(d) His mother will be sad.

3. What does Snopes's wife use to clean when they first are employed by De Spain?
(a) Lye.
(b) Cotton.
(c) Acid.
(d) Baking powder.

4. How old was Emily when she began giving lessons?
(a) 60.
(b) 50.
(c) 30.
(d) 40.

5. Which branch of the military does the older brother in 'Two Soldiers' plan to join when he hears about Pearl Harbor?
(a) The Army.
(b) The Navy.
(c) The Air Force.
(d) The Marines.

Short Answer Questions

1. What did Emily refuse to do for a while after her father died?

2. Where is the older brother in 'Two Soldiers' sent for training?

3. How old was Emily when she died?

4. What is Snopes accused of?

5. What portion of her house did Emily lock up?

(see the answer key)

This section contains 187 words (approx. 1 page at 300 words per page) View a FREE sample