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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. 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) Angels.
(b) Gods.
(c) Birds.
(d) Rain.

2. In Poem 1075, Emily writes about nature in one of its less regal moments. What is described by Emily in this poem?
(a) A dark winter day.
(b) A crisp autumn day.
(c) A sunlit summer day.
(d) A wet spring day.

3. In Poem 1100, Emily writes about the death of a loved one. She first notes the night of the death was _____ for everyone not associated with the death.
(a) Silent.
(b) Somber.
(c) Common.
(d) Disastrous.

4. This book includes two versions of Poem 824. Both poems address the same topic, but the wording and _____ differ slightly from one poem to the other.
(a) Symbolism.
(b) Imagery.
(c) Meter.
(d) Rhyme scheme.

5. Emily summarizes the Bible story of whom in Poem 1317?
(a) Jesus and Judas.
(b) David and Goliath.
(c) Abraham and Isaac.
(d) Herod and Jesus.

6. Poem 1719 describes the nature of God. In this poem she indicates that she knows God is a _____ God.
(a) Nurturing.
(b) Base.
(c) Jealous.
(d) Loving.

7. In Poem 726, lines 2, 4, and 6 end with the rhyming words of die, by and ____.
(a) High.
(b) Dry.
(c) Supply.
(d) Fly.

8. 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 ____.
(a) Powerful.
(b) Evil.
(c) Godlike.
(d) Honest.

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

10. The Bible is the topic of Poem 1545. She states this ancient book is written by _____ or dead men.
(a) Faded.
(b) Biased.
(c) Faithless.
(d) Lost.

11. In the final stanza of Poem 737, Emily portrays the moon as being the owner or possessor of _______ with the remainder of the stars, firmament and universe being only garments and decorations for the moon.
(a) Beauty.
(b) The Universe.
(c) The earth.
(d) God's love.

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

13. In Poem 1747, the parasol is generally associated with a ____ and is used mainly for decoration.
(a) Fan.
(b) Flower.
(c) Raincoat.
(d) Eyeglass.

14. 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) Forgiveness.
(d) Retribution.

15. In Poem 1176, Emily writes about the spectacular abilities of _____.
(a) Animals.
(b) Humans.
(c) Nature.
(d) God.

Short Answer Questions

1. In Poem 1455, Emily compares and contrasts opinion and ____. She writes that opinion goes away quickly, but ____ will exist longer than the sun.

2. In Emily's first analogy in Poem 632, she states _____ can encompass more that the sky because it can comprehend the secrets of the sky along with other information.

3. What is the subject of Poem 621?

4. 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.

5. In Poem 1451, Emily writes about the guilt a person who disenchants even one ______ should feel.

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