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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 2, Section 1.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Emily worry about in regards to her brother Austin?
(a) She worries he believes she is losing her mind.
(b) She worries she is causing him distress.
(c) She worries he will disown her.
(d) She worries he is the target of her antics.

2. Who was Mary Lyon?
(a) The woman Emily's father married.
(b) The woman who ran Emily's school.
(c) Emily's aunt.
(d) The woman Emily's brother dated.

3. How old is Emily?
(a) 39.
(b) 53.
(c) 28.
(d) 47.

4. Who does want to publish Emily's work?
(a) Whitman.
(b) Sue.
(c) Helen.
(d) Professor Higginson.

5. What does Professor HIgginson say about Emily's poetry?
(a) Her meter is spasmodic and uncontrolled.
(b) Her choice of topics is confusing and dated.
(c) Her writing is uninventive.
(d) Her poetry lacks depth and meaning.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where does Vinnie go to get help?

2. How does Emily feel about the professor's reaction?

3. How does Emily characterize the relationship between Austin and their father?

4. Why did Emily say she was happy not to return to Mount Holyoke?

5. Why does Emily indicate she might be frightened?

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