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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 1, Section 2.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does Emily describe her father's gift to Austin?
(a) A surprising gift.
(b) A perfect gift.
(c) A cheap gift.
(d) A selfish gift.

2. How does Emily prefer to introduce herself?
(a) As a resident of Amherst.
(b) By her family name.
(c) As a woman.
(d) As a poet.

3. Who was Mary Lyon?
(a) Emily's aunt.
(b) The woman Emily's father married.
(c) The woman Emily's brother dated.
(d) The woman who ran Emily's school.

4. From where did Emily get her middle name?
(a) From her father's sister.
(b) From her mother.
(c) From her father's best friend.
(d) From her mother's sister.

5. Why does Emily believe she did not return to Mount Holyoke after her first year?
(a) She refused to be Christian.
(b) She wore out her welcome.
(c) She was too mean to Miss Lyon.
(d) She cause fights among the other girls.

Short Answer Questions

1. What did Emily always do when it was time for Austin to leave?

2. What is Emily's middle name?

3. What does Emily say the neighbors gossip about her and Lavinia?

4. How does Emily feel about the fact that she confounds her neighbors?

5. Which group did Mary Lyon attempt to convert?

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