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WorksheetsRowan Oak Quiz
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 10mins
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
Why were cedar trees believed to be planted in the 19th century?
For their beauty
To provide shade
To purify the air of the yellow fever virus
To mark property boundaries
What is the significance of the name "Rowan Oak"?
It was the name of Faulkner's first novel
It reflects the property's original owner
It symbolizes peace, security, strength, and solitude
It was a popular name in the 19th century
What is the size of the center hall in the original design of the home?
300 square feet
450 square feet
600 square feet
750 square feet
Who was responsible for finding Faulkner's original manuscripts at Rowan Oak?
John Doe
Bev Smith
Mary Johnson
Robert Brown
What architectural style is Rowan Oak built in?
Victorian
Gothic Revival
Greek Revival
Colonial
What does the live oak symbolize?
Freedom and independence
Strength and solitude
Wisdom and knowledge
Beauty and grace
What activities did Faulkner engage in with horses at Rowan Oak?
Racing and polo
Riding, jumping, and fox hunting
Dressage and show jumping
Rodeo and barrel racing
Who was the author associated with Rowan Oak in Oxford, Mississippi?
Mark Twain
William Faulkner
Ernest Hemingway
F. Scott Fitzgerald
What was the purpose of the quarter-turn stair in the original design?
To access the basement
To lead to the second floor and its three bedrooms
To connect the kitchen and dining room
To provide access to the attic
In what year was Rowan Oak declared a National Historic Landmark?
1958
1968
1978
1988
