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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Poems 1082-1353.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In the conclusion of Poem 609, Emily ____ from the house silently, like a thief, so no one will know she has been there.
(a) Trots.
(b) Crawls.
(c) Runs.
(d) Creeps.

2. In Poem 245, when Emily does wake, the ____ is gone, and Emily is left with only its memory.
(a) Friend.
(b) Gem.
(c) Flower.
(d) Dog.

3. In Poem 470, Emily also states she knows she is alive because she does not own a __________.
(a) Cat.
(b) Halo.
(c) Flower.
(d) House.

4. In Poem 737, Emily describes the moon in friendly terms. The description paints a picture of the moon being arrayed in silver, beryl and ____, materials used often in jewelry.
(a) Gold.
(b) Amber.
(c) Jade.
(d) Diamonds.

5. In the second stanza of Poem 1137, Emily writes about the joys of the wind. These joys include _______ and coming or going at will.
(a) Entertaining forests.
(b) Bringing storms.
(c) Lifting the leaves.
(d) Carrying birds.

Short Answer Questions

1. In Poem 118, Emily wishes she could do away with all of humanity and begin her time in _________.

2. In Poem 339, Emily writes of how she tends her _____ in honor of some absent person.

3. In Poem 234, Emily shows her uncertainty of what actually happens to the bad people by tacking the phrase ______ onto the end of her poem.

4. This book includes two versions of Poem 824. Both poems address the same topic, but the wording and _____ differ slightly from one poem to the other.

5. In Poem 351, after her contemplation is over, she decides even she might learn to like to live ____ just as she likes her earthly home.

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