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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Among what may Angels be seen in the early morning in Poem 94?
(a) The River.
(b) The clouds.
(c) The Dews.
(d) The trees.

2. In Poem 318, Emily describes the _____ as a purple stile or steps, with yellow-colored children climbing over it.
(a) Sunset.
(b) Flowers.
(c) Sunrise.
(d) Mountains.

3. 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) Sunday.
(c) Easter.
(d) Christmas.

4. Poem 609 tells of returning home after being away for several years. Emily expresses _____ at the idea of knocking on the door for fear that someone she does not know will answer and want to know why she is there.
(a) Rage.
(b) Dread.
(c) Laughter.
(d) Sorrow.

5. Emily summarizes the Bible story of whom in Poem 1317?
(a) Herod and Jesus.
(b) Abraham and Isaac.
(c) David and Goliath.
(d) Jesus and Judas.

Short Answer Questions

1. In Poem 429 _____ is always obedient to the power of the moon and never oversteps its bounds.

2. _____ is the theme of Poem 470. Emily states that she believes she is alive.

3. In Poem 77, the author writes, "I never hear the word _____ / Without a quicker blood."

4. In Poem 96, whom does the poet address with the line, "My Master's sleeping here. Pray lead me to his bed!"?

5. In the third stanza of Poem 561, Emily wonders if the person has to work to ______ and if they would prefer to die rather than to go on hurting.

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