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

2. In Poem 536, if people must have pain, people would prefer to have what to deaden the unpleasant sensations?
(a) Death.
(b) Pain medications.
(c) Beautiful surroundings.
(d) God's love.

3. What is the poet speaking to in Poem 48?
(a) A flower.
(b) A jewel.
(c) A butterfly.
(d) A dove.

4. ______ is said to have sowed the seeds of the crucifixion because, according to the Bible, he did nothing to stop the innocent Jesus from being put to death. Instead, he released to the crowd Barabbas, the known murderer.
(a) Herod.
(b) Pontius Pilate.
(c) Goliath.
(d) Peter.

5. In Poem 413, Emily writes about displacement and her desire to run away from _________.
(a) The eyes of the village.
(b) The world.
(c) God's watchful eye.
(d) The eyes of mankind.

Short Answer Questions

1. In the conclusion of Poem 339, Emily seems to be portraying herself as a daisy. What is she waiting for?

2. Poem 95 begins with the line, "My _____ are for Captives--."

3. In Poem 511, what does Emily tell a friend she would do if she knew when the friend was coming?

4. In Poem 470, Emily first reasons she is alive because she holds a blooming _______ in her hands.

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

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