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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Poems 95-213.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In Poem 61, Emily writes a humorous epitaph for a mouse that has been killed by a ____.
(a) Owl.
(b) Bird.
(c) Man.
(d) Cat.

2. Poem 193, addresses the promise _____ has made that after life is over the human will understand the reason for their troubles on earth.
(a) Peter.
(b) Matthew.
(c) Luke.
(d) Christ .

3. In Poem 80, the author writes, "Our lives are ____ -- / So still -- so Cool --."
(a) French.
(b) Swiss.
(c) Beautiful.
(d) Natural.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Poem 118 makes a comment on the violent nature of ___________.

2. In Poem 127, Emily writes about the ______ that have been prepared in heaven for God's children.

3. In Poem 199, Emily seems to be writing about the transition from being a single woman to being married and becoming a wife. She indicates it is safer to be _____.

4. In Poem 61, Emily requests God prepare the mouse a _____ in heaven in which to pass eternity.

5. Poem 95 begins with the line, "My _____ are for Captives--."

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