Rowan Oak Quiz

What type of trees line the driveway of Rowan Oak?

• Maple trees

• Oak trees

• Cedar trees

• Pine trees

When did the Bailey family purchase the home?

• 1840

• 1872

• 1923

• 1950

What was one of the updates Faulkner made to Rowan Oak in the 1950s?

• Built a new library

• Enclosed the rear porch for a study or office

• Added a second floor

• Expanded the kitchen

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 was the original layout design of the home?

• U-shaped

• L-shaped

• T-shaped

• Circular

How many acres of woods surround Rowan Oak?

• 10 acres

• 29 acres

• 50 acres

• 100 acres

What did Faulkner rename the property to?

• Oakwood

• Rowan Oak

• Cedar Hill

• Maple Grove

How long was the property unoccupied before Faulkner purchased it?

• 3 years

• 5 years

• 7 years

• 10 years

What was the condition of the house when Faulkner purchased it?

• Newly renovated

• In disrepair

• Fully furnished

• Under construction

In what year did William Faulkner purchase Rowan Oak?

• 1923

• 1930

• 1950

• 1840