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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 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) Common.
(c) Disastrous.
(d) Somber.

2. Poem 1764 is written about the beautiful, unique noise the ____ make on early spring mornings.
(a) Rains.
(b) Oceans.
(c) Crickets.
(d) Birds.

3. In Poem 824, Emily notes that, despite the threat of the storm, _______ is not damaged. Only a tree in the yard is split.
(a) Her house.
(b) Her sister's house.
(c) Her mother's house.
(d) Her father's house.

4. In Poem 809, the act of being loved turns people into _______.
(a) Gods.
(b) Saints.
(c) Animals.
(d) Martyrs.

5. In Poem 1451, Emily writes about the guilt a person who disenchants even one ______ should feel.
(a) Human heart.
(b) Lost soul.
(c) Person's feelings.
(d) Animal.

Short Answer Questions

1. In the second stanza of Poem 1137, Emily writes about the joys of the wind. These joys include _______ and coming or going at will.

2. According to Poem 829, the grave is a bed where the sleeper waits for __________.

3. Emily summarizes the Bible story of whom in Poem 1317?

4. In Poem 1711, Emily writes a poem in which she describes a person with a ___ face.

5. Poem 729 is a statement of undying devotion to a mysterious ____.

Short Essay Questions

1. In Poem 809 Emily writes about the nature of love. What does she say?

2. How does the poet describe a person with a hard face in Poem 1711?

3. Describe the poets feelings of finding comfort and home in Poem 725.

4. How does Dickinson describe the death of a loved on in Poem 1100?

5. How does the poet describe the lives of the children of God in Poem 1021?

6. What is the metaphor for fame in Poem 1763?

7. Describe how Emily deals with the subject of Fear in Poem 608.

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

9. 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.

10. What comparisons does Dickinson make in Poem 1374?

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