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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. How long after Emily's father died did her mother become ill?
(a) 6 months.
(b) 1 year.
(c) 2 years.
(d) 9 months.

2. What does Emily say phosphorescence gives poetry?
(a) Its life.
(b) Its essence.
(c) Its genius.
(d) Its unique nature.

3. How does Emily describe the Bible?
(a) A book with no merry sections.
(b) A book that is never wise.
(c) As a book of lies.
(d) As an arid book.

4. To what does Emily tell Miss Lyon she is not attracted?
(a) The stories in the Bible
(b) The other girls who are Christians.
(c) The process of reading.
(d) A life of duty.

5. What does Emily tell Helen about being published?
(a) She is at peace with not being published.
(b) She has not written a good enough piece to be published.
(c) She doesn't trust any publisher anymore.
(d) She is still waiting for her meridian.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Emily believe it is her business to do?

2. About how old was Emily when Austin finished law school?

3. What does Emily believe her business is to do?

4. What does Emily say about a publisher when talking to the professor?

5. What does Emily ask from the audience?

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