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

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

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

4. In the conclusion of Poem 609, Emily ____ from the house silently, like a thief, so no one will know she has been there.
(a) Crawls.
(b) Runs.
(c) Creeps.
(d) Trots.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. 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 ____.

2. Poem 609 tells of returning home after being away for several years. Emily expresses _____ at the idea of knocking on the door for fear that someone she does not know will answer and want to know why she is there.

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

4. The Bible is the topic of Poem 1545. She states this ancient book is written by _____ or dead men.

5. In Poem 632, Emily states that the brain is the same weight as _______.

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. What comparisons does Dickinson make in Poem 1374?

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

5. Describe the wind in Poem 1137.

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

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

8. Describe the poet's comparison of the brain to God in Poem 632.

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

10. How does the poet describe the nature of God in Poem 1163?

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