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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 are tremendously spoiled.
(b) That they never leave the house.
(c) That they do not appreciate their neighbors.
(d) That they are spinisters.

2. Why does Emily say that she no longer uses her middle name?
(a) She has legally changed her name.
(b) She does not like it.
(c) She is afraid people will confuse her with her aunt.
(d) She is a poet.

3. What title did Emily hope to be crowned when she would be 17?
(a) Belle of Amherst.
(b) Poet of the Year.
(c) Most Popular.
(d) Queen of the Ball.

4. What does Emily do all of in her home?
(a) Baking.
(b) Singing.
(c) Reading.
(d) Decorating.

5. What had Emily done that has stumped her neighbors?
(a) She hasn't left the house for years.
(b) She hasn't talked to her father in years.
(c) She has refused to talk to anyone in years.
(d) She hasn't shared any of her writing in years.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Emily carrying as she enters the stage for the first time?

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

3. How old is Emily?

4. At what age did Emily believe she would be very popular?

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

(see the answer key)

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