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How does Emily feel about the boy that ran away from Amherst? (from Act 2, Section 2)

She thinks it is wonderful.

She thinks it is surprising.

She thinks it is shocking.

She thinks it is awful.

How does Emily characterize the relationship between Austin and their father? (from Act 1, Section 2)

Strange.

Antagonistic.

Tight.

Energetic.

What does Emily offer to Professor HIgginson? (from Act 2, Section 1)

A place to stay.

Many more poems.

A slice of her cake.

A glass of lemonade.

How did Austin and his father act when they were together? (from Act 1, Section 2)

As if the other did not exist.

As if they were best friends.

They would fight.

They would refuse to talk to each other.

What is Emily doing as she is waiting? (from Act 2, Section 1)

Sewing together a book.

Reading to her sister.

Making dress.

Writing a new poem.

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