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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay 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) Birds.
(b) Angels.
(c) Gods.
(d) Rain.

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

3. 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) God.
(d) Arbiter.

4. In Poem 1692, Emily indicates she believes all should have the right to ___.
(a) Love.
(b) Cry.
(c) Die.
(d) Marry.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. 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 _____.

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

3. In Poem 809, Emily writes about the nature of love. She states that those who are loved are unable to do what?

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

5. In Poem 1387 Emily describes a butterfly. Emily notes that even though the butterfly's wings are beautifully decorated, the butterfly still often closes its wings as if its decorations were not _____.

Short Essay Questions

1. The first two lines of the different versions of Poem 1357 are the only two that are exactly alike. The remainder of each poem differs entirely from the other. Describe the first version of Poem 1357.

2. How does Emily feel about the concept that pain grows less over time in Poem 686?

3. In Poem 964 Emily writes about the way in which God accepts His children. Describe this poem.

4. Describe denial in Poem 621.

5. How does Emily use the imagery of the sea in Poem 723?

6. What comparisons does Dickinson make in Poem 1374?

7. Describe the poet's feelings about remorse in Poem 744.

8. What is described of the coming storm in Poem 824?

9. Discuss the poet's relationship with the moon in Poem 737.

10. Discuss the theme of bravery in Poem 1699.

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