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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who was Mary Lyon?

2. How did Austin and his father act when they were together?

3. Which of the following animals did Emily say Mary Lyon was like?

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

5. Where did Austin live once he graduated?

Short Essay Questions

1. What would Emily's father do that would floor Emily?

2. How does Vinnie feel about Emily and how does this relate to how Emily's father feels about her?

3. How old was Emily when she learned to tell time and what did the clock stopping mean to Emily?

4. What type of stories does Lavinia want to hear the most and what does she want to know about those stories?

5. How and when does Emily enjoy the circus?

6. What distracts Emily that causes the mood of the play to change after the incident with Mr. Crowell?

7. What does Emily do when she meets with Mr. Billings and how does he respond?

8. How does Emily describe the house and her garden?

9. What relationship did Emily have with Professor Higginson?

10. How does Emily describe her relationship with Vinnie and how does Vinnie take care of Emily?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Why do you think Emily resents Vinnie? Do you believe her resentment is justified? Why or why not?

Essay Topic 2

What happens to Emily's ability to stay on topic and in the present throughout the play? What do you think the author is trying to show through this process? Do you think it is effective? Why or why not?

Essay Topic 3

Why do you think Emily treats her neighbors in the way she does? Do you think she is fair to do this? Why or why not?

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