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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Poems 1082-1353.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In Poem 215, Emily ends with concern that the other ransomed will laugh at her, but she is hopeful that paradise won't be as lonely as where?
(a) New England.
(b) Europe.
(c) The South.
(d) Her soul.

2. In Poem 1100, Emily writes about the death of a loved one. She first notes the night of the death was _____ for everyone not associated with the death.
(a) Common.
(b) Somber.
(c) Silent.
(d) Disastrous.

3. Poem 92 states, "Mortal, my friend must be, / Because it ____!"
(a) Dies.
(b) Cries.
(c) Lives.
(d) Flies.

4. Poem 84 begins, "Her breast is fit for ____, / But I was not a 'Diver.'"
(a) Kisses.
(b) Pearls.
(c) Love.
(d) Jewels.

5. In Poem 536, what would humans prefer to have first?
(a) Death.
(b) Love.
(c) Pleasure.
(d) Faith.

Short Answer Questions

1. In Poem 1100, Emily writes about a feeling of _____ that this loved one is so close to infinity while those associated are required to stay behind on earth.

2. In the second stanza of Poem 1137, Emily writes about the joys of the wind. These joys include _______ and coming or going at will.

3. In Poem 168, Emily notes that the _____ call flowers simply flowers while other people classify these same flowers into groups.

4. In Poem 351, after her contemplation is over, she decides even she might learn to like to live ____ just as she likes her earthly home.

5. Poem 389 is another poem that addresses the reality of death. According to Emily, where has a death occurred?

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