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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What is Snopes's occupation in 'Barn Burning'?
(a) Sharecropper.
(b) Lawyer.
(c) Overseer.
(d) Judge.

3. What is the occupation of the brothers' father in 'Two Soldiers'?
(a) Farmer.
(b) Grocer.
(c) Salesman.
(d) Soldier.

4. Where was the older brother in 'Two Soldiers' when he heard about Pearl Harbor?
(a) At the market.
(b) In a train station.
(c) In his house.
(d) At his neighbor's house.

5. Why are the taxes on Emily's house suspended?
(a) To make up for her father's war service.
(b) To take pity on her loss.
(c) To keep her from leaving town.
(d) To make her father happy and content.

Short Answer Questions

1. What was the name of Emily's suitor?

2. What did Emily teach for a while?

3. What about Emily did people compare to men?

4. How many bushels is Snopes to pay to make up for the damage his wife does when moving?

5. What does Snopes's wife use to clean when they first are employed by De Spain?

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