'A Rose for Emily' William Faulkner
Authored by Nicole Hess
English
9th - 12th Grade
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This quiz comprehensively assesses students' understanding of William Faulkner's classic short story "A Rose for Emily," targeting high school English students at the 9th-12th grade level. The questions examine multiple layers of literary analysis, from basic plot comprehension and character identification to sophisticated concepts like narrative structure, symbolism, and thematic interpretation. Students must demonstrate mastery of literary devices including motifs, irony, figurative language (similes, metaphors, personification), and conflict types, while also analyzing character development, setting, and the story's historical context in the post-Civil War South. The quiz requires students to understand complex narrative techniques like flashback structure, unreliable narration, and ambiguity, as well as interpret symbolic elements such as Emily's deteriorating house representing her mental state and the story's exploration of isolation, tradition versus change, and societal expectations. Created by Nicole Hess, an English teacher in the US who teaches grades 9-12. This comprehensive assessment serves multiple instructional purposes, functioning effectively as a summative evaluation after completing the story, a review tool before major exams, or a formative assessment to gauge student comprehension of key literary elements. Teachers can utilize individual sections for targeted practice on specific skills like vocabulary development, character analysis, or theme identification, making it adaptable for differentiated instruction and scaffolded learning. The quiz aligns with Common Core State Standards CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.9-10.1 (citing textual evidence), CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.9-10.2 (determining themes), CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.9-10.3 (analyzing character development), and CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.9-10.4 (determining word meanings), while also supporting standards for analyzing narrative structure and interpreting symbolic meaning in literary texts.
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
Which of the following is a motif (recurring element) in the story?
Tags
CCSS.RL.9-10.2
CCSS.RL.11-12.2
CCSS.RI. 9-10.9
CCSS.RI.11-12.9
CCSS.RL.8.2
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
Why did the Board of Aldermen send a deputation to Miss Emily's house?
Tags
CCSS.RL.2.10
CCSS.RL.2.2
CCSS.RL.2.3
CCSS.RL.4.3
CCSS.RL.4.4
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
What complaints was Judge Stevens receiving about Miss Emily from the townspeople?
Tags
CCSS.RL.2.10
CCSS.RL.2.2
CCSS.RL.2.3
CCSS.RL.4.3
CCSS.RL.4.4
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
What do the town members finally do about "the smell"?
Tags
CCSS.RL.9-10.2
CCSS.RL.11-12.2
CCSS.RI. 9-10.1
CCSS.RI.11-12.1
CCSS.RI.8.1
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
What is the name of Miss Emily's love interest?
Tags
CCSS.RL.2.10
CCSS.RL.2.2
CCSS.RL.2.3
CCSS.RL.4.3
CCSS.RL.4.4
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
Former mayor of jefferson. represents old style/world. absolves main character from taxes
Tags
CCSS.RL.6.3
CCSS.RL.8.3
CCSS.RL.9-10.3
CCSS.RL.7.3
CCSS.RL.11-12.4
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
Why did the townspeople disapprove of Miss Emily's relationship with Homer?
Tags
CCSS.RL.2.10
CCSS.RL.2.2
CCSS.RL.2.3
CCSS.RL.4.3
CCSS.RL.4.4
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