Trivia Quiz: A Rose For Emily By William Faulkner

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1. The story takes place in the fictional city of _____

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The correct answer is Jefferson because the question states that the story takes place in a fictional city, and out of the given options, Jefferson is the only one that can be a city name.

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Trivia Quiz: A Rose For Emily By William Faulkner - Quiz

A story told in series of flashbacks and stretching over decades, A Rose For Emily discusses many dark themes that characterize the old south. This quiz contains general questions about the novel and its history. Click start to answer the questions in this quiz.

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2. What is the nationality of the author of A Rose For Emily?

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The correct answer is American because the author of "A Rose For Emily" is William Faulkner, who was born and raised in Mississippi, USA. He is considered one of the greatest American writers of the 20th century and his works often explore themes and settings that are uniquely American.

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3. In what country does the story take place?

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The story takes place in America.

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4. What is the genre of this short story?

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This short story is categorized as Southern Gothic because it explores dark and grotesque themes within the Southern United States. It often includes elements such as decayed settings, eccentric characters, and supernatural occurrences. Southern Gothic stories typically highlight the cultural and social issues of the region while incorporating elements of horror and satire.

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5. _____ is the author of A Rose For Emily

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William Faulkner is the correct answer because he is the author of the short story "A Rose for Emily." Faulkner was an American writer known for his novels and short stories set in the fictional Yoknapatawpha County, Mississippi. "A Rose for Emily" is one of his most famous works and explores themes of isolation, decay, and the complexities of the human psyche.

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6. In what year was this short story first published?

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The short story was first published in 1930.

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7. The fictional county in which the story takes place is named _____

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The correct answer is Yoknapatawpha. Yoknapatawpha is the fictional county in which the story takes place.

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8. The short story was first published in an issue of ____ 

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9. The rose in the title of this story represents one of the following

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The rose in the title of this story represents secrecy. Roses are often associated with love and romance, but they can also symbolize secrecy and confidentiality. Just like a rose, secrets can be beautiful yet hidden, known only to a select few. The choice of secrecy as the representation in the story's title suggests that the plot may involve hidden truths, undisclosed information, or clandestine actions.

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10. In what month was A Rose For Emily first published?

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"A Rose For Emily" was first published in the month of April.

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The story takes place in the fictional city of _____
What is the nationality of the author of A Rose For Emily?
In what country does the story take place?
What is the genre of this short story?
_____ is the author of A Rose For Emily
In what year was this short story first published?
The fictional county in which the story takes place is named _____
The short story was first published in an issue of ____ 
The rose in the title of this story represents one of the following
In what month was A Rose For Emily first published?
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