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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. How does Vinnie react?

2. What does Emily deride herself for thinking?

3. Who was the other poet that Mr. Higginson crushed?

4. Where does Emily say Helen is now living?

5. What does Professor HIgginson say about Emily's poetry?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Emily tell the audience about her heart and about why Wadsworth won't visit again?

2. How does Emily say that she loved Wadsworth, and what does she tell the audience about this love?

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

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

5. What did one of Emily's friends write in his last letter to her before he died?

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

7. How many times did Emily speak to Wadsworth and when did they occur?

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

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

In what way does the author of the play help the audience acclimate to Emily and her home? Do you feel this process is effective? 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 believe Emily wants to be famous so much? Do you think it is important to be famous? Why or why not?

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