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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Poems 504-599.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In Poem 23, the author hopes that "he" finds no comfort where he is until he chooses to __________.
(a) Marry.
(b) Repent.
(c) Divorce.
(d) Go to God.

2. Emily attempts to convince the man that being single is _________ in Poem 1?
(a) Not natural.
(b) Peaceful.
(c) Natural.
(d) Extraordinary.

3. 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?
(a) Luther.
(b) Moses.
(c) Herod.
(d) Luke.

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.
(a) Mettle.
(b) Posture.
(c) Hand.
(d) Resolve.

5. In Poem 540, Emily states she set her power against the world and although she didn't have the power ____ had, she had more that the amount of boldness he did.
(a) David.
(b) Goliath.
(c) Peter.
(d) Matthew.

Short Answer Questions

1. 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?

2. In Poem 292, Emily writes about gathering the _____ to do something one is afraid to do.

3. In conclusion of Poem 480, Emily indicates that it is the ______ that compels her to love him.

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

5. Poem 92 states, "Mortal, my friend must be, / Because it ____!"

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