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Who wrote "A Rose for Emily"?
William Faulkner
What is the original spelling of the author's last name?
Falkner
Who excused Emily's taxes?
Colonel Sartoris
What two literary movements influence the author's writing?
Modernist and Southern Gothic
Emily's relatives are from?
Alabama
How long did it take for the smell to disappear from Emily's house?
a week or two
What platform was "A Rose for Emily" first published?
Forum (Magazine)
What is Black Codes?
"...that no Negro woman should appear on the streets without an apron..." (765)
Who is Tobe?
Emily's cook/gardener, who also acts as her secret keeper.
What technique is the author known for?
stream-of-consciousness technique
In what scene are the "roses" mentioned in the story?
The bridal room scene
What is Noblesse oblige?
the inferred responsibility of privileged people to act with generosity and nobility toward those less privileged
When was "A Rose for Emily" published?
April 30, 1930
Where did Homer like to drink?
The Elks' Club
Who is Homer Baron?
Who is Homer Baron? Northerner contract worker