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

2. In Poem 234, Emily shows her uncertainty of what actually happens to the bad people by tacking the phrase ______ onto the end of her poem.
(a) "Maybe."
(b) "Perhaps."
(c) "I guess."
(d) "Let's hope."

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

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

5. In Poem 153, what does the author write is "the only Secret?"
(a) Faith.
(b) Love.
(c) Dust.
(d) Worry.

Short Answer Questions

1. In Poem 168, who is one of the heroes of the Old Testament of the Christian Bible who was denied entrance into Canaan, the Promised Land?

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

3. In Poem 80, the author writes, "Our lives are ____ -- / So still -- so Cool --."

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

5. 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.

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