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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 that the residents of Amherst provide her?
(a) A source of inspiration for writing.
(b) Endless amusement.
(c) A need to keep herself inside the house.
(d) The means to survive.

2. What is the name of the cake?
(a) White.
(b) Black.
(c) Chocolate.
(d) Brown.

3. What does Emily say her neighbors do to try and get a look at her?
(a) Send invitations to her father.
(b) Bring gifts to her door.
(c) Invite themselves to dinner.
(d) Harass other members of her family.

4. What does Emily ask from the audience?
(a) Forgiveness.
(b) Patience.
(c) Acceptance.
(d) Understanding.

5. Emily states that just because she is a poem doesn't mean what?
(a) That poetry flows out of her.
(b) That she will be a good poet.
(c) That she shouldn't write poetry.
(d) That writing poems comes easily to her.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Why does Emily believe Henrietta is strolling outside of Emily's house?

3. How does Emily describe her Aunt Libbie?

4. What had Emily done that has stumped her neighbors?

5. Which neighbor does Emily find intimidating?

(see the answer key)

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