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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Which of the following best describes Emily's childhood?
(a) Normal.
(b) Cut short.
(c) Abusive.
(d) Bizarre.

2. What does Emily say that she must always do as a poet?
(a) Understand the needs of others.
(b) Have patience.
(c) Choose the best words.
(d) Respect the reader.

3. What does Emily say that the residents of Amherst provide her?
(a) The means to survive.
(b) A need to keep herself inside the house.
(c) Endless amusement.
(d) A source of inspiration for writing.

4. What is Emily's middle name?
(a) Elizabeth.
(b) Henrietta.
(c) Lavinia.
(d) Libby.

5. How old is Emily?
(a) 53.
(b) 28.
(c) 47.
(d) 39.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Emily describe her Aunt Libbie?

2. What does Emily worry about in regards to her brother Austin?

3. Where does Emily welcome the audience?

4. How does Emily treat words?

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

(see the answer key)

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