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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 292, Emily encourages one to go ahead and try even if the courage is not there. She suggests holding a steady _____ and also taking deep breaths.
(a) Mettle.
(b) Hand.
(c) Resolve.
(d) Posture.

2. Poem 256 turns the idea of hope on its head. Emily writes about becoming _________.
(a) Married and widowed.
(b) Lost after once being found.
(c) Buried in her garden.
(d) Blessed and married.

3. 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) Revelations.
(b) Luke.
(c) Psalms.
(d) Matthew.

4. In Poem 118, Emily wishes she could do away with all of humanity and begin her time in _________.
(a) Eternity.
(b) Hell.
(c) Isolation.
(d) Seclusion.

5. In Poem 245, when Emily does wake, the ____ is gone, and Emily is left with only its memory.
(a) Dog.
(b) Friend.
(c) Flower.
(d) Gem.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. In Poem 256, Dickinson indicates she believes she is now banished from heaven. She concludes ______ has turned his face away from her.

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

4. What does the king not do in Poem 103?

5. In Poem 61, Emily writes a humorous epitaph for a mouse that has been killed by a ____.

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