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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Poems 805-1081.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In Poem 540, Emily states she set her power against the world and although she didn't have the power ____ had, she had more that the amount of boldness he did.
(a) Goliath.
(b) Matthew.
(c) David.
(d) Peter.

2. Emily makes an interesting comment about quiet people in Poem 543. She states that she ____ quiet people, those of few words.
(a) Fears.
(b) Is jealous of.
(c) Loves.
(d) Worships.

3. In Poem 245, when Emily does wake, the ____ is gone, and Emily is left with only its memory.
(a) Gem.
(b) Flower.
(c) Friend.
(d) Dog.

4. Emily uses images of the Biblical characters _______ in Poem 540.
(a) David and Goliath.
(b) Jesus and Satan.
(c) Herod and Jesus.
(d) Matthew and Luke.

5. ______ is said to have sowed the seeds of the crucifixion because, according to the Bible, he did nothing to stop the innocent Jesus from being put to death. Instead, he released to the crowd Barabbas, the known murderer.
(a) Goliath.
(b) Herod.
(c) Pontius Pilate.
(d) Peter.

Short Answer Questions

1. In Poem 292, Emily encourages one to go ahead and try even if the courage is not there. She suggests holding a steady _____ and also taking deep breaths.

2. Poem 254 presents a beautiful picture of the idea of hope. In this poem Emily portrays hope as a _______.

3. What is being longed for in Poem 511?

4. In Poem 536, if none of this is possible, people will generally desire ____ and the ability to be set free from their suffering.

5. In the third stanza of Poem 561, Emily wonders if the person has to work to ______ and if they would prefer to die rather than to go on hurting.

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