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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 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) To be picked.
(c) Love to return.
(d) Her lord to return.

2. In Poem 96, whom does the poet address with the line, "My Master's sleeping here. Pray lead me to his bed!"?
(a) John.
(b) Sexton.
(c) Michael.
(d) Steward.

3. Poem 609 tells of returning home after being away for several years. Emily expresses _____ at the idea of knocking on the door for fear that someone she does not know will answer and want to know why she is there.
(a) Laughter.
(b) Dread.
(c) Sorrow.
(d) Rage.

4. Paradise is the topic of Poem 215. What does Emily ask about paradise?
(a) Why she hasn't found it.
(b) Where it is.
(c) Who lives there.
(d) When she will arrive.

5. In Poem 254, only a severe ____ can drown out the sound of the tune.
(a) Volcano.
(b) Hurricane.
(c) Earthquake.
(d) Storm.

Short Answer Questions

1. In Poem 536, what would humans prefer to have first?

2. Emily uses images of the Biblical characters _______ in Poem 540.

3. In Poem 339, Emily writes of her wonder that such small flowers can hold so much beautiful ____.

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

5. In Poem 318, Emily describes the _____ as ribbons unfolding as squirrels run to tell the news.

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