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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. About what does Emily think will be some of the first things she will ask the professor?
(a) She will ask him how to improve her writing.
(b) She will ask him about his wife .
(c) She will ask him about his own writing.
(d) She will ask him which story will be published.

2. What title did Emily hope to be crowned when she would be 17?
(a) Belle of Amherst.
(b) Most Popular.
(c) Queen of the Ball.
(d) Poet of the Year.

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

4. Who missed Austin the most while he was at school?
(a) Their father.
(b) Mary Lyon.
(c) Emily.
(d) Their mother.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Why is Emily doubtful about Helen's intention?

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

3. What does Emily offer to Professor HIgginson?

4. What gift does Austin's father give him?

5. What does Emily ask from the audience?

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