Quiz on Miss Emily Grierson

Why did the women of the town attend Miss Emily's funeral?

• Out of respect for her achievements.

• To see the inside of her house.

• To honor her as a war hero.

• To meet her famous relatives.

What did Miss Emily's eyes look like according to the description?

• Bright and lively

• Dark and mysterious

• Lost and cold

• Warm and welcoming

What did the Negro do when Miss Emily asked him to show the gentlemen out?

• He ignored her

• He argued with her

• He showed them out

• He called the sheriff

What did the four men do to address the smell at Miss Emily's house?

• They cleaned the house

• They sprinkled lime around the house

• They moved Miss Emily out

• They called pest control

How did the townspeople view Miss Emily as she got older?

• As a young and vibrant woman

• As a mysterious figure

• As a slender figure in white

• As a wealthy socialite

What did the townspeople think of Miss Emily's father?

• He was very kind

• He was a strict disciplinarian

• He was a spraddled silhouette in the foreground

• He was a generous man

Who was Homer Barron?

• A local doctor

• A construction worker

• Miss Emily's cousin

• A lawyer

How did Miss Emily carry her head when people thought she was fallen?

• Low

• High

• Bowed

• Tilted

Which answer best characterizes Miss Emily?

• Delusional, stubborn, lonely    
• Jealous, angry, hostile
• Loving, caring, nice
• Friendly, outgoing, social

How does the arrival of Homer Barron most affect Miss Emily?

• She becomes a more respected figure in town because a popular man is courting her.

• She is looked down on by the town for having a scandalous relationship with Homer.

• She becomes a target of mockery in the town when Homer reveals her secrets.

• She receives the support and friendship of the town when she and Homer marry.

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