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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In Poem 632, Emily states the brain has the ability to think more deeply than the ____.
(a) Heavens.
(b) Soul.
(c) Heart.
(d) Sea.

2. The relationship between an _____ and a parasol is the topic of Poem 1747.
(a) Eyeglass.
(b) Umbrella.
(c) Artist's painting.
(d) Envelope.

3. 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.
(a) Rain.
(b) Birds.
(c) Angels.
(d) Gods.

4. In the final stanza of Poem 1137, Emily admits even she is not aware of the _____ of the wind.
(a) Joys.
(b) Sorrows.
(c) Silence.
(d) Limitations.

5. In Poem 1680, Emily writes about the nature of love. She states that in her opinion, there are few people in the world who ___________.
(a) Actually love at all.
(b) Love rather than lust.
(c) Have faith in love.
(d) Accept another's love.

6. In Poem 1410, Emily notes the possible effects of her hidden _____ on her friends and family.
(a) Thoughts.
(b) Feelings.
(c) Remorse.
(d) Actions.

7. Fear is the subject dealt with in Poem 608. Emily first declares she is more afraid of the _____ in her father's house than she is of death.
(a) Maid.
(b) Doorkeeper.
(c) Beekeeper.
(d) Butler.

8. In Poem 1711, Emily's description indicates that if this face were put together with _____, they would be good friends from the first meeting.
(a) Honesty.
(b) Flowers.
(c) Stone.
(d) Joy.

9. In Poem 1445, Emily writes about death. She states that death is a ____ who always gets the one it courts.
(a) Lawyer.
(b) Suitor.
(c) Arbiter.
(d) God.

10. In Poem 737, Emily describes the moon in friendly terms. The description paints a picture of the moon being arrayed in silver, beryl and ____, materials used often in jewelry.
(a) Diamonds.
(b) Gold.
(c) Amber.
(d) Jade.

11. In Poem 744, Emily talks about remorse. Emily presents remorse as a relentless remembering of what?
(a) Tragedy.
(b) Angry remarks.
(c) Behaviors that are in the past.
(d) Lost loves.

12. In Poem 1061, Emily states that although humans generally don't know from what they need ______, they live their lives locked in the prison of this guilt.
(a) Retribution.
(b) Forgiveness.
(c) God's love.
(d) Faith.

13. In Poem 723, as the ship capsizes, what are all members of the crew doomed to as they fall below the waves?
(a) Heaven.
(b) Swim.
(c) Hell.
(d) Death.

14. In Poem 1391, Emily writes about the effect her actions might have on other people. She states she hangs around just in case others need her, in case her _____ might brighten their day.
(a) Kindness.
(b) Duty.
(c) Smile.
(d) Love.

15. In Poem 964, Emily writes about the way in which God accepts His children. Although Emily tells Jesus she does not know Him, He tells her who He is and _________.
(a) His plans.
(b) From where he comes.
(c) His sins.
(d) His father's name.

Short Answer Questions

1. In Poem 632, Emily writes about the scope of the ________,

2. In Poem 621, Emily asks for only one thing. What does she offer for it?

3. In Poem 1374 to a ____, a tree is a dining room.

4. Emily concludes Poem 1176 in saying that _____ would be normal if people weren't afraid to rise above themselves.

5. In Poem 762, Emily again addresses the subject of death. This time she writes about a ____ killed by a cat.

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