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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 540, unlike _____, Emily does not fell her giant; she only succeeds in conquering herself.
(a) David.
(b) Matthew.
(c) Goliath.
(d) Herod.

2. In the conclusion of Poem 339, Emily seems to be portraying herself as a daisy. What is she waiting for?
(a) Love to return.
(b) Her lord to return.
(c) To be picked.
(d) To become a gift.

3. In Poem 96, whom does the poet address with the line, "My Master's sleeping here. Pray lead me to his bed!"?
(a) Steward.
(b) Michael.
(c) Sexton.
(d) John.

4. The ____ is the subject of Poem 737.
(a) Sea.
(b) Storm.
(c) Moon.
(d) Wind.

5. Poem 389 is another poem that addresses the reality of death. According to Emily, where has a death occurred?
(a) In the garden.
(b) In the house across the street from hers.
(c) In her home.
(d) In her father's home.

Short Answer Questions

1. ______ 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.

2. According to Emily In Poem 103, if she has not seen hidden things in her dreams, what will the birds not do the following day?

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

4. Poem 136 begins, "Have you got a ____ in your little heart, / Where bashful flowers blow?"

5. 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.

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