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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 does Vinnie carry letters to for Austin?

2. What does Emily confide in the audience about being famous?

3. How did Emily come to realize that her life would change and that her father was ill?

4. What did Gilbert equate with his home?

5. What does the town gossip say about Vinnie in relation to marriage?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Emily call death and life?

2. After talking about Gilbert, what does Emily talk about that seems like random thoughts?

3. Who disapproved of Emily and the judge and who caused more problems?

4. What does Emily say about herself when the audience is shocked after learning about her suitors?

5. What happened to Emily about eight weeks ago?

6. What kind of flowers does Emily say she would want on her grave when she dies?

7. Who is Emily's only one true love?

8. What did Emily and her family wonder as Gilbert made his last declaration before dying?

9. What did Abby Farly say about Emily after the judge died?

10. What is true about all of Emily's suitors?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Emily indicates that she believes the truth is always slanted. Why do you think she says that? Do you agree with her? Why or why not?

Essay Topic 2

Do you believe Emily sees herself in the same way as the audience? Why or why not? How would you describe Emily?

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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