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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 61, Emily requests God prepare the mouse a _____ in heaven in which to pass eternity.
(a) Mansion.
(b) Matchbox.
(c) Boat.
(d) Cupboard.

2. In Poem 339, Emily writes of her wonder that such small flowers can hold so much beautiful ____.
(a) Smell.
(b) Color.
(c) Pollen.
(d) Glory.

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

4. In Poem 470, when she holds a ____ before her mouth, it fogs up.
(a) Magnifying glass.
(b) Mirror.
(c) Flower.
(d) Teardrop.

5. _____ is the theme of Poem 470. Emily states that she believes she is alive.
(a) Proof of death.
(b) Proof of love.
(c) Proof of existence.
(d) Proof of heaven.

Short Answer Questions

1. Poem 149 begins, "She went as quiet as the ___".

2. Poem 193, addresses the promise _____ has made that after life is over the human will understand the reason for their troubles on earth.

3. In Poem 470, Emily knows she is alive because she is not laid out in a _________________with people looking over her dead body and asking questions about her death.

4. In Poem 429, Emily pledges her obedience to some distant acquaintance. She begins her poem by writing about the way the moon directs the rhythm of what?

5. Paradise is the topic of Poem 215. What does Emily ask about paradise?

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