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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 168, Emily notes that the _____ call flowers simply flowers while other people classify these same flowers into groups.
(a) Faithful.
(b) Ignorant.
(c) Base.
(d) Unlearned.

2. In Poem 67, the sounds of _____ are often agonizing to those who die for their cause.
(a) War.
(b) Triumph.
(c) Sorrow.
(d) Failure.

3. In Poem 234, Emily shows her uncertainty of what actually happens to the bad people by tacking the phrase ______ onto the end of her poem.
(a) "I guess."
(b) "Maybe."
(c) "Perhaps."
(d) "Let's hope."

4. According to Emily In Poem 103, if she has not seen hidden things in her dreams, what will the birds not do the following day?
(a) Sing.
(b) Be quiet.
(c) Visit her.
(d) Fly.

5. In Poem 292, Emily writes about gathering the _____ to do something one is afraid to do.
(a) Gusto.
(b) Mettle.
(c) Courage.
(d) Strength.

Short Answer Questions

1. 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 _____.

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

3. Poem 234 is another poem that explores the topic of what happens to people when _______.

4. In Poem 96, whom does the poet address with the line, "My Master's sleeping here. Pray lead me to his bed!"?

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

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