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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Poem 92 states, "Mortal, my friend must be, / Because it ____!"
(a) Lives.
(b) Flies.
(c) Dies.
(d) Cries.

2. Poem 389 is another poem that addresses the reality of death. According to Emily, where has a death occurred?
(a) In her father's home.
(b) In her home.
(c) In the garden.
(d) In the house across the street from hers.

3. In Poem 396, Emily writes about a pleasant _____ in life that is closer to occurring than pain.
(a) Sleep.
(b) Love.
(c) Vacation.
(d) Weakness.

4. _____ is the theme of Poem 470. Emily states that she believes she is alive.
(a) Proof of death.
(b) Proof of heaven.
(c) Proof of love.
(d) Proof of existence.

5. In Poem 762, Emily again addresses the subject of death. This time she writes about a ____ killed by a cat.
(a) Bird.
(b) Fish.
(c) Mouse.
(d) Squirrel.

Short Answer Questions

1. Emily talks about the feeling of exhilaration in Poem 1118. She writes that this feeling of exhilaration raises people above their normal conditions and makes them feel as if they are somewhat better than their _____________.

2. What is being longed for in Poem 511?

3. ______ is said to have sowed the seeds of the crucifixion because, according to the Bible, he did nothing to stop the innocent Jesus from being put to death. Instead, he released to the crowd Barabbas, the known murderer.

4. Poem 561 is a poem about grief and hurt. To what does Emily compare the grief of each grieving person she meets?

5. Among what may Angels be seen when the sun is hottest in Poem 94?

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