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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Poems 214-311.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In Poem 127, Emily writes about the ______ that have been prepared in heaven for God's children.
(a) Caskets.
(b) Wings.
(c) Clouds.
(d) Mansions.

2. Poem 234 is another poem that explores the topic of what happens to people when _______.
(a) They divorce.
(b) They are born.
(c) They die.
(d) They marry.

3. In Poem 96, whom does the poet address with the line, "My Master's sleeping here. Pray lead me to his bed!"?
(a) John.
(b) Michael.
(c) Steward.
(d) Sexton.

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

5. In Poem 254, only a severe ____ can drown out the sound of the tune.
(a) Earthquake.
(b) Volcano.
(c) Hurricane.
(d) Storm.

Short Answer Questions

1. In Poem 127, if some people knew such dwellings were waiting for them, by what means would they go there as soon as possible?

2. Among what may Angels be seen in the early morning in Poem 94?

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. Poem 288 is one of Emily's more whimsical poems. In it she quips about the mundane nature of being __________.

5. In Poem 118, Emily wishes she could do away with all of humanity and begin her time in _________.

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