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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

3. Which neighbor does Emily find intimidating?
(a) Lavinia.
(b) Elizabeth.
(c) Henrietta.
(d) Edward.

4. 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 did not like Austin at all.
(d) She thinks he was ashamed of Austin.

5. To what does Emily tell Miss Lyon she is not attracted?
(a) The stories in the Bible
(b) A life of duty.
(c) The other girls who are Christians.
(d) The process of reading.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Emily say is her entire life?

2. What title did Emily hope to be crowned when she would be 17?

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

4. What is Emily doing as she is waiting?

5. What does Emily remember about Austin at her father's funeral?

(see the answer key)

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