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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Poems 1670-1775.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Poem 256 turns the idea of hope on its head. Emily writes about becoming _________.
(a) Married and widowed.
(b) Blessed and married.
(c) Buried in her garden.
(d) Lost after once being found.

2. What does Emily talk about in Poem 23?
(a) Peace.
(b) Loss.
(c) Anger.
(d) Beauty.

3. In Poem 103, to what does Emily equate the lack of prayer?
(a) Killing someone.
(b) Lying to God.
(c) Killing oneself.
(d) Lying under oath in court.

4. Poem 92 begins, "My friend must be a Bird -- / Because it ___!"
(a) Flies.
(b) Cries.
(c) Floats.
(d) Sings.

5. In Poem 80, the author writes, "Our lives are ____ -- / So still -- so Cool --."
(a) Natural.
(b) Beautiful.
(c) French.
(d) Swiss.

Short Answer Questions

1. In Poem 1075, Emily writes about nature in one of its less regal moments. What is described by Emily in this poem?

2. In the second stanza of Poem 234, Emily talks about the cost associated with going to heaven. Here she uses _____ terminology in her description.

3. In Poem 437, ____ is referred to as the One whose presence is denied to men.

4. Among what may Angels be seen in the early morning in Poem 94?

5. In Poem 1764, Emily indicates the memories the ____ resurrect almost make her wish their song would stop. Hearing these familiar and memory evoking noises can break the heart more quickly than a sword, she concludes.

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