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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 324, Emily believes that this time with God in nature is more beneficial to her because she is experiencing _____ day by day instead of waiting until life is over.
(a) God.
(b) Heaven.
(c) Death.
(d) Life.

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

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

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

5. Poem 256 turns the idea of hope on its head. Emily writes about becoming _________.
(a) Lost after once being found.
(b) Blessed and married.
(c) Buried in her garden.
(d) Married and widowed.

Short Answer Questions

1. In Poem 61, Emily writes a humorous epitaph for a mouse that has been killed by a ____.

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

3. In Poem 215, Emily asks if those in Eden wear _____ .

4. In Poem 292, Emily writes about gathering the _____ to do something one is afraid to do.

5. Poem 136 begins, "Have you got a ____ in your little heart, / Where bashful flowers blow?"

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