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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. 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) Flowers.
(b) Honesty.
(c) Joy.
(d) Stone.

2. In Poem 762, Emily again addresses the subject of death. This time she writes about a ____ killed by a cat.
(a) Mouse.
(b) Bird.
(c) Squirrel.
(d) Fish.

3. Poem 729 is a statement of undying devotion to a mysterious ____.
(a) Woman.
(b) Church worker.
(c) Bird.
(d) "Sir."

4. In Poem 1374, Emily writes about comparisons. While a saucer holds only a little in the eyes of a human, it holds a feast in the eyes of a ____.
(a) Mouse.
(b) Cat.
(c) Squirrel.
(d) Bird.

5. 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) God's love.
(b) Faith.
(c) Retribution.
(d) Forgiveness.

6. According to Poem 829, the grave is a bed where the sleeper waits for __________.
(a) Judgment Day.
(b) Love.
(c) Reincarnation.
(d) Peace.

7. Poem 1683 recalls a time when Emily felt as if she were forgotten by a friend. Emily states she was surprised she was _____ enough to be forgotten by this friend.
(a) Memorable.
(b) Good.
(c) Worthy.
(d) Loved.

8. In Poem 1052, Emily writes that even though she has not physically seen heaven, she knows it exists. She states that she knows heaven exists in the same way that although she has never seen _____, but she knows it exists.
(a) The mountains.
(b) The sun.
(c) The desert.
(d) The sea.

9. In Poem 608, Emily states she is afraid of the ______ no more than the east is afraid of the morning time.
(a) End of time.
(b) Atomic bomb.
(c) Resurrection.
(d) Judgment Day.

10. What is the subject of Poem 621?
(a) Denial.
(b) Love.
(c) Jealousy.
(d) Death.

11. In the second stanza of Poem 1137, Emily writes about the joys of the wind. These joys include _______ and coming or going at will.
(a) Bringing storms.
(b) Entertaining forests.
(c) Lifting the leaves.
(d) Carrying birds.

12. In Poem 1085, Emily writes about the personality of ______ and her family of plants and flowers.
(a) Her sister.
(b) Her aunt.
(c) Mother Nature.
(d) Her friend.

13. In Poem 1100, Emily writes about a feeling of _____ that this loved one is so close to infinity while those associated are required to stay behind on earth.
(a) Repentence.
(b) Jealousy.
(c) Rage.
(d) Sorrow.

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

15. 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) Jade.
(b) Amber.
(c) Diamonds.
(d) Gold.

Short Answer Questions

1. A unique feature of Emily's poetry is her liberal use of _____ instead of more traditional punctuation.

2. Memory is the topic of Poem 1406. This poem states that those who have once been part of someone's memory never lose their place in the _____.

3. In Poem 744, Emily talks about remorse. Emily presents remorse as a relentless remembering of what?

4. In Poem 726, lines 2, 4, and 6 end with the rhyming words of die, by and ____.

5. 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.

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