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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Poems 413-503.

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) Base.
(c) Unlearned.
(d) Ignorant.

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

3. In Poem 389, the doctor has left and the _____ has come to take charge of the situation.
(a) Minister.
(b) Father.
(c) Daughter.
(d) Son.

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

5. In the final stanza of Poem 429, Emily compares herself to _____ in the way in which she promises to be obedient to the far away acquaintance.
(a) The moon.
(b) The sea.
(c) The night.
(d) The stars.

Short Answer Questions

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

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

3. What is the subject of Poem 67?

4. 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.

5. In Poem 103, what does Emily feel in the morning after having such dreams?

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