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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. What did Gilbert equate with his home?

2. How long after Emily's father died did her mother become ill?

3. What does Emily take downstairs with her when she hears the professor's coach pull up?

4. What does Emily think would be necessary for her family to stop crying over her father's death?

5. Who does Vinnie carry letters to for Austin?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Emily tell Vinnie when Vinnie tells her not to talk about her own death?

2. What is Emily's father's job when Emily was 24 and where do they visit him?

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

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

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

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

7. What compliment does Emily give to the audience before she leaves?

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

9. With what does Emily tell the audience that she promised to help Vinnie?

10. What does Emily watch and then translate?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Why do you think Lavinia does not want Emily to ever move out of the house? Do you think living at home for her entire life was healthy for Emily? Why or why not?

Essay Topic 2

How do Emily's parents differ? In what way are they typical parents? In what way are they significantly different from typical parents?

Essay Topic 3

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

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