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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. Which of the following is an accurate description of how Emily refers to her father's sister?
(a) The only male relative to become a female.
(b) The only female relative who wished to become a male.
(c) The only male on the female side of the relatives.
(d) The only female who can take on the male relatives.

2. How does Emily feel about Sue?
(a) She has no feelings toward her.
(b) She hates her.
(c) She loves her.
(d) She is puzzled by her.

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

4. How does Emily treat words?
(a) As if they do not speak to everyone.
(b) As if they hold the key to life.
(c) As if they are mysterious.
(d) As if they are their own entities.

5. What does Emily say phosphorescence gives poetry?
(a) Its essence.
(b) Its life.
(c) Its genius.
(d) Its unique nature.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which group did Mary Lyon attempt to convert?

2. Why does Emily believe Henrietta is strolling outside of Emily's house?

3. How does Emily think her father felt about Austin?

4. What does Emily believe it is her business to do?

5. How does Emily characterize the relationship between Austin and their father?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Emily find amusing about her upcoming school year during the flashback?

2. How does Emily describe the orchard?

3. What happened when Professor Higginson responded to Emily?

4. What was exciting to Emily about an article she read in The Atlantic Monthly?

5. What two emotions did Emily feel about Professor Higginson's visit and what caused her fear?

6. About what does reading the story about the train accident remind Emily?

7. What would Emily's father do that would floor Emily?

8. How and when does Emily enjoy the circus?

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

10. What was it very difficult to do in relation to Emily's father and why was he the only member of the family allowed to do?

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