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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

3. What voice is Poem 640 written in?
(a) Fourth person.
(b) Third person.
(c) Second person.
(d) First person.

4. In Poem 292, Emily writes about gathering the _____ to do something one is afraid to do.
(a) Mettle.
(b) Gusto.
(c) Courage.
(d) Strength.

5. In Poem 324, Emily believes that this time with God in nature is more beneficial to her because she is experiencing _____ day by day instead of waiting until life is over.
(a) Heaven.
(b) Death.
(c) God.
(d) Life.

Short Answer Questions

1. In Poem 823, Emily states that God is not interested in what things people have done while on earth, but the things they might have done had they been more ____.

2. Poem 1764 is written about the beautiful, unique noise the ____ make on early spring mornings.

3. Poem 118 makes a comment on the violent nature of ___________.

4. 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?

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

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