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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Poems 1082-1353.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In Poem 168, Emily moves on to insist that those who read ______ but don't understand the text should not be criticized by those who have studied Biblical texts.
(a) Psalms.
(b) Revelations.
(c) Luke.
(d) Matthew.

2. In Poem 723, as the ship capsizes, what are all members of the crew doomed to as they fall below the waves?
(a) Swim.
(b) Hell.
(c) Heaven.
(d) Death.

3. In Poem 1100, Emily writes about the death of a loved one. She first notes the night of the death was _____ for everyone not associated with the death.
(a) Silent.
(b) Disastrous.
(c) Common.
(d) Somber.

4. In the final stanza of Poem 429, Emily compares herself to _____ in the way in which she promises to be obedient to the far away acquaintance.
(a) The stars.
(b) The sea.
(c) The night.
(d) The moon.

5. Poem 351 brings forth the image of a person being able to examine their life manually as one might examine ____________.
(a) A lover.
(b) A piece of jewelry.
(c) A flower.
(d) An inanimate object.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. In Poem 318, Emily describes the _____ as a purple stile or steps, with yellow-colored children climbing over it.

3. In Poem 168, Emily notes that the _____ call flowers simply flowers while other people classify these same flowers into groups.

4. In conclusion of Poem 480, Emily indicates that it is the ______ that compels her to love him.

5. Poem 389 is another poem that addresses the reality of death. According to Emily, where has a death occurred?

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