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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. What doesn't Emily understand about Vinnie?
(a) Her screaming.
(b) Her inability to think things through.
(c) Her need to control Emily.
(d) Her self-righteousness.

2. Why does Emily think that her father wanted her to stay home?
(a) To write her poems.
(b) He needed her to care for him.
(c) He was lonely.
(d) For her health.

3. What is Emily carrying as she enters the stage for the first time?
(a) A doll.
(b) Book of poems.
(c) Teapot.
(d) Pen and paper.

4. Why did Vinnie become hysterical when the judge proposed to Emily?
(a) He wanted Emily to move to another town.
(b) He wanted Vinnie to marry him too.
(c) He was 18 years older than Emily.
(d) He Refused to let Emily see her family.

5. Why does Emily say that she no longer uses her middle name?
(a) She is afraid people will confuse her with her aunt.
(b) She does not like it.
(c) She has legally changed her name.
(d) She is a poet.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Emily say has happened to the notes she has sent to her neighbors?

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

3. Why did Emily's father indicate he wanted Emily to stay home?

4. Who does want to publish Emily's work?

5. How does Emily treat words?

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