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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 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 _____.
(a) Single.
(b) A man.
(c) A child.
(d) A wife.

2. In Poem 215, Emily ends with concern that the other ransomed will laugh at her, but she is hopeful that paradise won't be as lonely as where?
(a) New England.
(b) Her soul.
(c) The South.
(d) Europe.

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

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

5. In Poem 277, Emily contemplates what might happen if she were to do what?
(a) Have children.
(b) Kill herself.
(c) Marry.
(d) Kill her friend.

Short Answer Questions

1. In Poem 168, who is one of the heroes of the Old Testament of the Christian Bible who was denied entrance into Canaan, the Promised Land?

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

3. What does Emily talk about in Poem 23?

4. In Poem 23, the author hopes that "he" finds no comfort where he is until he chooses to __________.

5. In Poem 77, the author writes, "I never hear the word _____ / Without a quicker blood."

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