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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. What does Emily say phosphorescence gives poetry?
(a) Its genius.
(b) Its unique nature.
(c) Its life.
(d) Its essence.

2. What does Emily say is her entire life?
(a) Cooking.
(b) Her family.
(c) Amherst.
(d) Words.

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

4. How did Austin and his father act when they were together?
(a) As if they were best friends.
(b) As if the other did not exist.
(c) They would refuse to talk to each other.
(d) They would fight.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What did Emily always do when it was time for Austin to leave?

2. Which of the following is something that Emily does sometimes which surprises her neighbors?

3. What doesn't Emily understand about religion?

4. How is Emily known in Amherst?

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

(see the answer key)

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