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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where does Emily welcome the audience?
(a) Amherst.
(b) Her sister's home.
(c) No where.
(d) The squire's home.

2. Why does Emily believe Henrietta is strolling outside of Emily's house?
(a) To spy on Emily's father.
(b) To show off for the audience.
(c) To catch a glimpse of Emily.
(d) To show off her new wardrobe.

3. What happened to all the girls who weren't hopeful?
(a) They were invited to a meeting room.
(b) They were expelled from the school.
(c) They were given extra classes.
(d) They were made to go to church.

4. Which of the following was not one of Mary Lyon's classifications for students?
(a) Group without hope.
(b) Converted Christians.
(c) Group with hope.
(d) Professed Christians.

5. Why does Emily believe she did not return to Mount Holyoke after her first year?
(a) She refused to be Christian.
(b) She wore out her welcome.
(c) She cause fights among the other girls.
(d) She was too mean to Miss Lyon.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which of the following best describes Emily's childhood?

2. What does Emily worry about in regards to her brother Austin?

3. How did Austin and his father act when they were together?

4. How does Emily characterize the relationship between Austin and their father?

5. What does Emily say the neighbors gossip about her and Lavinia?

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