Emily

Emily Dickinson was born, died, and buried in Amherst, Massachusetts.

• True

• False

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Emily Dickinson had an older brother and a younger sister.

• True

• False

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Emily Dickinson started wearing only white clothing.

• True

• False

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After her death, _____ of Emily Dickinson's poems were published.

• 14

• 21

• 7

• 1775

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If I can stop one heart from breaking,
I shall not live in vain;
If I can ease one life the aching,
Or cool one pain,
Or help one fainting robin
Unto his nest again,
I shall not live in vain. - Emily Dickinson

Which statement most accurately captures the theme?

• Remain strong and continue fighting through pain.

• Reach out to those in need.

• Life is not worth living.

• Consider the enviornment and prevent animal cruelty.

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What message does Emily Dickinson share in "The Soul selects her own Society"?

• People need more friends to be happy.

• People tell their thoughts/feelings only to close friends.

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Who was Emily's significant other?

• Susan Gilbert

• She didn't have one

• She had an unnamed significant other

• George Gould

• Death

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_{^{When was Emily Dickinson born?}}

• December 10, 1830

• January 12, 1930

• December 10, 1730

• January 13, 1830

Emily Dickinson was a recluse.

• True

• False

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_{Where did Emily Dickinson spend most of her life?}

• Outside 

• Inside