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A Rose for Emily

by William Faulkner

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A Rose for Emily Overview Quiz

What does Emily buy from the druggist, and what fate befalls Homer Barron? Find the answers to these and other important questions on Faulkner's short story with eNotes' "A Rose for Emily" Overview Quiz.

  1. How do the townspeople know Emily has been sleeping with the corpse?

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  2. What does Emily buy from the druggist?

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  3. Where is Homer from?

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  4. What sort of lessons does Emily give for a time?

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  5. What had Colonel Satoris done for Emily for a long time?

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