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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Poems 312-412.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In Poem 61, Emily requests God prepare the mouse a _____ in heaven in which to pass eternity.
(a) Matchbox.
(b) Cupboard.
(c) Boat.
(d) Mansion.

2. Poem 254 presents a beautiful picture of the idea of hope. In this poem Emily portrays hope as a _______.
(a) Cloud.
(b) Bird.
(c) Window.
(d) Cat.

3. Poem 92 states, "Mortal, my friend must be, / Because it ____!"
(a) Cries.
(b) Lives.
(c) Dies.
(d) Flies.

4. Poem 324 tells about Emily's _____ routine. While others in her village go to church, she stays at home and communes with God in nature.
(a) Wednesday.
(b) Sunday.
(c) Easter.
(d) Christmas.

5. In Poem 318, Emily describes the _____ as a purple stile or steps, with yellow-colored children climbing over it.
(a) Sunset.
(b) Sunrise.
(c) Mountains.
(d) Flowers.

Short Answer Questions

1. Poem 149 begins, "She went as quiet as the ___".

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

3. In Poem 351, after her contemplation is over, she decides even she might learn to like to live ____ just as she likes her earthly home.

4. What is the subject of Poem 67?

5. Poem 234 is another poem that explores the topic of what happens to people when _______.

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