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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. What does Emily do to encourage her neighbors' curiosity?
(a) Peeks at the neighbors through their windows.
(b) Hides behind hats and veils.
(c) Runs through the house.
(d) Sends her neighbors poems through the mail.

2. What does Emily say that she must always do as a poet?
(a) Choose the best words.
(b) Respect the reader.
(c) Have patience.
(d) Understand the needs of others.

3. What is unique about the cake?
(a) It is from her own special recipe.
(b) It is shaped like a diamond.
(c) It is not edible.
(d) It is a no bake recipe.

4. Why does Emily indicate she might be frightened?
(a) She doesn't like the spotlight.
(b) She was just had a visitor that left her unsettled
(c) She heard a strange noise off stage.
(d) She is not used to strangers.

5. How does Emily think her father felt about Austin?
(a) She thinks he respected Austin above all others.
(b) She thinks he did not like Austin at all.
(c) She thinks he was ashamed of Austin.
(d) She thinks he did not understand Austin.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which of the following is the best synonym for the word deride?

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

3. Why does Emily believe she did not return to Mount Holyoke after her first year?

4. How old is Emily when she argues with Austin over Valentines?

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

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