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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Emily say the neighbors gossip about her and Lavinia?
(a) That they do not appreciate their neighbors.
(b) That they are spinisters.
(c) That they never leave the house.
(d) That they are tremendously spoiled.

2. What title does Emily's father hold?
(a) Squire.
(b) Knight.
(c) Sir.
(d) None.

3. Which of the following best describes Emily's childhood?
(a) Abusive.
(b) Cut short.
(c) Bizarre.
(d) Normal.

4. What does Emily admit about all the things she does?
(a) She uses them as research.
(b) She doesn't understand why it bothers people.
(c) She cannot help what she does.
(d) She does them on purpose.

5. How does Emily prefer to introduce herself?
(a) As a resident of Amherst.
(b) By her family name.
(c) As a poet.
(d) As a woman.

Short Answer Questions

1. How can Emily tell a poem?

2. What does Emily do to encourage her neighbors' curiosity?

3. What did Emily tell the audience that she had done anonymously?

4. What does Emily say is her entire life?

5. Which neighbor does Emily find intimidating?

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