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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 396, Emily writes about a pleasant _____ in life that is closer to occurring than pain.
(a) Vacation.
(b) Love.
(c) Weakness.
(d) Sleep.

2. 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 sea.
(b) The night.
(c) The moon.
(d) The stars.

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

4. Poem 324 tells about Emily's _____ routine. While others in her village go to church, she stays at home and communes with God in nature.
(a) Wednesday.
(b) Christmas.
(c) Easter.
(d) Sunday.

5. In Poem 118, Emily wishes she could do away with all of humanity and begin her time in _________.
(a) Eternity.
(b) Isolation.
(c) Seclusion.
(d) Hell.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. In Poem 540, unlike _____, Emily does not fell her giant; she only succeeds in conquering herself.

3. Among what may Angels be seen when the sun is hottest in Poem 94?

4. In Poem 254, only a severe ____ can drown out the sound of the tune.

5. 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.

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