Part 1
Who died?
Emily Grierson
True or False? A cupola, scrolled balcony, and spire are all parts of a house.
true
Her house smelled really bad.
What does 'slunk' mean?
to move about in a sneaky manner
Who is the author of "A Rose for Emily"?
William Faulkner
How many years had it been since people in the town saw Emily?
10 years
What part of speech is 'encroach'?
verb
What did some men from the town put on Ms. Emily's property and in her basement?
Lime
What is a synonym for "spraddled"?
straddle
What does it mean to 'sow'?
to scatter or spread
Why did Emily believe she didn't have to pay her taxes?
Her father loaned a lot of money to the town. Instead of the town repaying Mr. Grierson, they decided he didn't have to pay taxes on his house.
If someone moves sluggishly, they are moving ______.
(hint: pay attention to the part of speech. Your answer should be an adverb).
slowly
How many days did Ms. Emily claim her father was not dead?
3 days
After my grandfather passed away, many people sent ________________ cards to show their sympathy.
condolence
What does Ms. Emily's servant do for her?
cook, clean, and tend the outside
Why was Emily no longer allowed to ignore tax payments?
The new people governing did not hold to the deal made with Ms. Emily's father.
True or False: A flip phone is archaic.
true
Why were the townspeople happy that Ms. Emily's father left her only the house after he passed away?
They were happy that Ms. Emily would now seem human. She would know what it's like to be poor and understand the worth of money.
Which word is "a representation of a scene'?
tableau
What do the heads of government think the smell is that's coming from Ms. Emily's home?
They think it's a dead snake or mouse that the servant killed.
Describe Ms. Emily.
A small, fat woman that wears black. She looked bloated.
Define cupola.
A part of a roof, shaped like a dome.
What happened to Ms. Emily's sweetheart?
He deserted her.
What part of speech is "temerity"?
noun
What does it mean to be 'vindicated'?
To be clear of accusation or suspicion.