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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why did Emily say she was happy not to return to Mount Holyoke?
(a) It was a scary place to be.
(b) She did not like Miss Lyon.
(c) Her father wanted her home anyway.
(d) Her sister was going to another school.

2. How old is Emily when she argues with Austin over Valentines?
(a) 15.
(b) 18.
(c) 17.
(d) 11.

3. What is Austin doing that Vinnie doesn't object to which Emily finds odd because of her self-righteousness?
(a) Moving away from Amherst.
(b) Working outside of the home.
(c) Having an affair.
(d) Living in a different house.

4. When the time shifts to the garden, who comes to the house Emily?
(a) Her sister.
(b) Sue.
(c) A man.
(d) Her father.

5. What does Emily confide in the audience about being famous?
(a) She confides that she still wants to be famous.
(b) She confides that she doesn't know what it means to be famous.
(c) She confides that she had a few famous moments.
(d) She confides that she could not handle being famous.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Emily's middle name?

2. What does Emily remember about Austin at her father's funeral?

3. Which of the following is the best synonym for the term impenitent?

4. Why did Emily's father indicate he wanted Emily to stay home?

5. What does Emily practice while she is waiting?

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