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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 2, Section 1.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Emily feels that loving the way she does is what?
(a) Surprising and energizing.
(b) Dangerous and unnatural.
(c) Upsetting and depressing.
(d) Natural and freeing.

2. What does Emily try to explain to Vinnie about the man?
(a) She planned to run away with him.
(b) She didn't know he was coming.
(c) She wanted to meet him.
(d) She will not meet with the man.

3. Emily states that just because she is a poem doesn't mean what?
(a) That she will be a good poet.
(b) That poetry flows out of her.
(c) That she shouldn't write poetry.
(d) That writing poems comes easily to her.

4. What does Professor HIgginson say about Emily's poetry?
(a) Her poetry lacks depth and meaning.
(b) Her meter is spasmodic and uncontrolled.
(c) Her choice of topics is confusing and dated.
(d) Her writing is uninventive.

5. In what year did Emily leave her father for the first time?
(a) 1847.
(b) 1850.
(c) 1845.
(d) 1898.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Emily feel about the fact that she confounds her neighbors?

2. What does Emily say happens to other people because of the way she is in relationships?

3. What gift does Austin's father give him?

4. Which of the following is the best synonym for the term impenitent?

5. Which neighbor does Emily find intimidating?

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