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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Poems 600-722.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In Poem 632, Emily writes about the scope of the ________,
(a) Soul.
(b) Human heart.
(c) Human faith.
(d) Human brain.

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

3. In Poem 103, to what does Emily equate the lack of prayer?
(a) Killing someone.
(b) Lying to God.
(c) Lying under oath in court.
(d) Killing oneself.

4. In Poem 396, Emily writes about a pleasant _____ in life that is closer to occurring than pain.
(a) Love.
(b) Sleep.
(c) Weakness.
(d) Vacation.

5. In the conclusion of Poem 339, Emily seems to be portraying herself as a daisy. What is she waiting for?
(a) To become a gift.
(b) Love to return.
(c) Her lord to return.
(d) To be picked.

Short Answer Questions

1. In Poem 389, the poet ends with saying this is how it always happens in ________________.

2. In the conclusion of Poem 609, Emily ____ from the house silently, like a thief, so no one will know she has been there.

3. In Poem 324, instead of the bells and ornamentation of a large church, Emily's music is that of a ____.

4. In Poem 199, Emily seems to be writing about the transition from being a single woman to being married and becoming a wife. She indicates it is safer to be _____.

5. Paradise is the topic of Poem 215. What does Emily ask about paradise?

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