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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 277, Emily contemplates what might happen if she were to do what?
(a) Have children.
(b) Kill herself.
(c) Kill her friend.
(d) Marry.

2. Poem 92 begins, "My friend must be a Bird -- / Because it ___!"
(a) Flies.
(b) Floats.
(c) Sings.
(d) Cries.

3. In Poem 215, Emily asks if those in Eden wear _____ .
(a) Haloes.
(b) Sandals.
(c) New shoes.
(d) Wings.

4. What does the king not do in Poem 103?
(a) Cry.
(b) Speak.
(c) Read.
(d) Worry.

5. Poem 84 begins, "Her breast is fit for ____, / But I was not a 'Diver.'"
(a) Pearls.
(b) Jewels.
(c) Love.
(d) Kisses.

Short Answer Questions

1. In Poem 103, what does Emily feel in the morning after having such dreams?

2. In Poem 377, Emily makes the point that it is worse to lose one's faith than to lose _________________?

3. Poem 256 turns the idea of hope on its head. Emily writes about becoming _________.

4. In Poem 103, to what does Emily equate the lack of prayer?

5. In Poem 324, instead of the bells and ornamentation of a large church, Emily's music is that of a ____.

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