Emily Dickinson: Life and Background

When was Emily Dickinson born?

• 1830

• 1850

• 1900

• 1840

Dickinson's family was wealthy.

• true

• false

Emily's father was a

• mathmatician

• poet

• politician

• blue collar worker

Dickinson attended her boarding school for the full term

• true

• false

The majority of Dickinson's poems were published while she was still alive.

• true

• false

How did Dickinson's father pass away?

• stroke

• naturally

• accident

Dickinson died at age...

• 55

• 40

• 35

• 70

What are some unique elements of Dickinson's poetry? Select all that apply.

• no titles

• use of dashes

• random capitalization

• unconventional punctuation

Dickinson is considered a powerful and persistent figure of American culture.

• true

• false

How many of Dickinson's poems were published in her lifetime?

• 7

• 25

• 40

• 1