A Rose for Emily Comprehension Questions

Front

Difficulties for Emily in meeting suitable men in her youth?

Back

No suitor met her father's standards.

Front

What happened to Homer Barron?

Back

Emily poisoned him and kept his body.

Front

Iron-gray hair on the pillow indicates:

Back

Emily had lain on the bed with the corpse.

Front

When did Emily die?

Back

At the end of the story.

Front

Point of view in the story:

Back

presents the town's collective view

Front

Event foreshadowing the shocking discovery:

Back

Miss Emily denies her father's death.