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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 429, Emily pledges her obedience to some distant acquaintance. She begins her poem by writing about the way the moon directs the rhythm of what?
(a) Her love.
(b) The rivers.
(c) The sea.
(d) The trees.

2. In Poem 324, instead of the bells and ornamentation of a large church, Emily's music is that of a ____.
(a) Bird.
(b) Storm.
(c) Laugh.
(d) Pen.

3. In conclusion of Poem 480, Emily indicates that it is the ______ that compels her to love him.
(a) Wind.
(b) Ocean.
(c) Sunrise.
(d) Sunset.

4. Emily concludes Poem 1075 by stating this is a day when nature is caught without its ____.
(a) Robes.
(b) Crown.
(c) Scepter.
(d) Wings.

5. In the final stanza of Poem 507, Emily writes about the cat's dashed hopes for what?
(a) Catching the bird.
(b) Catching the squirrel.
(c) Catching the mouse.
(d) Eating dinner.

Short Answer Questions

1. In the final stanza of Poem 413, Emily contemplates trying to run away from God; but, according to Emily, what will she not be able to escape?

2. In Poem 292, Emily encourages one to go ahead and try even if the courage is not there. She suggests holding a steady _____ and also taking deep breaths.

3. In Poem 389, the doctor has left and the _____ has come to take charge of the situation.

4. Poem 193, addresses the promise _____ has made that after life is over the human will understand the reason for their troubles on earth.

5. Poem 1163 makes an interesting comment about the nature of God. She states that God does not act without what?

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