Rowan Oak Quiz

Who was the author associated with Rowan Oak in Oxford, Mississippi?

• Mark Twain

• William Faulkner

• Ernest Hemingway

• F. Scott Fitzgerald

What architectural style is Rowan Oak built in?

• Victorian

• Gothic Revival

• Greek Revival

• Colonial

In what year did William Faulkner purchase Rowan Oak?

• 1923

• 1930

• 1950

• 1840

How many acres of woods surround Rowan Oak?

• 10 acres

• 29 acres

• 50 acres

• 100 acres

What was the original layout design of the home?

• U-shaped

• L-shaped

• T-shaped

• Circular

When did the Bailey family purchase the home?

• 1840

• 1872

• 1923

• 1950

What did Julia Bailey add to the house around the turn of the century?

• A swimming pool

• A library

• An indoor kitchen and pantry

• A greenhouse

What did Faulkner rename the property to?

• Oakwood

• Rowan Oak

• Cedar Hill

• Maple Grove

What does the live oak symbolize?

• Freedom and independence

• Strength and solitude

• Wisdom and knowledge

• Beauty and grace

How long was the property unoccupied before Faulkner purchased it?

• 3 years

• 5 years

• 7 years

• 10 years