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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. How does Emily describe her relationships?
(a) Uniform.
(b) Ridiculous.
(c) Empty.
(d) Intense.

2. Which of the following animals did Emily say Mary Lyon was like?
(a) Butterfly.
(b) Cat.
(c) Dragon.
(d) Bear.

3. Why does Emily indicate she might be frightened?
(a) She is not used to strangers.
(b) She heard a strange noise off stage.
(c) She was just had a visitor that left her unsettled
(d) She doesn't like the spotlight.

4. Why did Emily's father indicate he wanted Emily to stay home?
(a) For her health.
(b) For the sake of the family.
(c) For his health.
(d) For her own beliefs.

5. What happened to Emily when her father would say "I say unto you?"
(a) She would take a deep breath.
(b) She would get chills.
(c) She would faint.
(d) She would light a candle.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who does Emily say knows her better than anyone else?

2. How many of the girls wasn't Mary Lyon able to convert?

3. What did Austin going to school have to do with Emily staying home?

4. How does Emily describe her father's gift to Austin?

5. Why doesn't Emily feel lonely when her family goes to church?

Short Essay Questions

1. What relationship did Emily have with Professor Higginson?

2. How does Emily say her mother felt about her?

3. What would Lavinia do that her father disapproved of and what did he tell her to do?

4. How old was Emily when she learned to tell time and what did the clock stopping mean to Emily?

5. How does Emily describe the house and her garden?

6. What does Emily feel her published poems will bring?

7. What does Emily indicate is the highest form of art?

8. What happened when Professor Higginson responded to Emily?

9. During Emily's flashback to her teenage years, what does Mr. Crowell ask the class to do and how does Emily respond?

10. How does Emily describe the orchard?

(see the answer keys)

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