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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. 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 _____.
(a) Heart.
(b) Memory bank.
(c) Heavens.
(d) Castle of love.

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

3. In Poem 809, Emily writes about the nature of love. She states that those who are loved are unable to do what?
(a) Forget.
(b) Be evil.
(c) Remember.
(d) Die.

4. In Poem 1763, Emily writes about fame. She compares this station in life to a ___.
(a) Lover.
(b) Bee.
(c) Bird.
(d) Butterfly.

5. In Poem 1168, Emily writes about the age old emotions of _________. Although these two emotions are usually found together, they are not generally of equal standing.
(a) Pride and generosity.
(b) Sadness and joy.
(c) Faith and depression.
(d) Lust and pride.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. In Poem 1711, Emily's description indicates that if this face were put together with _____, they would be good friends from the first meeting.

3. In Poem 723, as the ship capsizes, what are all members of the crew doomed to as they fall below the waves?

4. In Poem 1021, Emily describes the life of the children of God. What, according to Emily, will these people often feel far from?

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

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

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

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

5. What comparisons does Dickinson make in Poem 1374?

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

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

8. Discuss the theme of bravery in Poem 1699.

9. How does the author describe the pain of being forgotten in Poem 1683?

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

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