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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. Why did Emily's father indicate he wanted Emily to stay home?
(a) For his health.
(b) For her own beliefs.
(c) For the sake of the family.
(d) For her health.

2. What does Emily offer to the audience?
(a) Cake slices.
(b) Tea cups.
(c) To read one of her poems.
(d) Copies of her poems.

3. How old was Emily when she left her father for the first time?
(a) 16.
(b) 21.
(c) 12.
(d) 18.

4. How does Emily say she feels about being single?
(a) She wants to find her own man.
(b) She has tremenndous regrets.
(c) She accepts her life for what it is.
(d) She still wishes she had found a man.

5. Who was the other poet that Mr. Higginson crushed?
(a) Poe.
(b) Frost.
(c) Browning.
(d) Whitman.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Emily believe Vinnie feels about marriage?

2. How does Emily describe her Aunt Libbie?

3. How can Emily tell a poem?

4. What happened to Emily when her father would say "I say unto you?"

5. What does Emily admit about all the things she does?

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