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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 23, the author hopes that "he" finds no comfort where he is until he chooses to __________.
(a) Repent.
(b) Marry.
(c) Go to God.
(d) Divorce.

2. In the second stanza of Poem 234, Emily talks about the cost associated with going to heaven. Here she uses _____ terminology in her description.
(a) Buddhist.
(b) Banking.
(c) Medical.
(d) Christian.

3. 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.
(a) Posture.
(b) Hand.
(c) Resolve.
(d) Mettle.

4. In Poem 377, Emily makes the point that it is worse to lose one's faith than to lose _________________?
(a) A large amount of land or money.
(b) A husband.
(c) A lover.
(d) A child.

5. Poem 95 begins with the line, "My _____ are for Captives--."
(a) Shackles.
(b) Sorrows.
(c) Trumpets.
(d) Nosegays.

Short Answer Questions

1. In Poem 90, Emily talks about having something just _____ without having the ability to grasp hold of it.

2. In Poem 245, when Emily does wake, the ____ is gone, and Emily is left with only its memory.

3. Emily attempts to convince the man that being single is _________ in Poem 1?

4. What is the subject of Poem 67?

5. In Poem 389, the doctor has left and the _____ has come to take charge of the situation.

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