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1. Emily Dickinson's father's name is

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The correct answer is Edward Dickinson. This can be inferred from the question which asks for Emily Dickinson's father's name. The only option that matches is Edward Dickinson.

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What do you know about Emily Dickinson? How about an amazing opportunity to test your knowledge right now with this Emily Dickinson quiz? Emily Elizabeth Dickinson was a very prominent American poet. Little known or appreciated during her life, she has since been considered one of the most important American... see morepoetry figures. Here are some questions dedicated to this amazing poet and her work. Let's see if you can score good marks or not.
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2. In which year was she born?

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The correct answer is 1830. This can be inferred from the question which asks for the year of her birth.

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3. During her young age, Dickinson was troubled by

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During her young age, Dickinson was troubled by the death of her close ones. This suggests that she experienced the loss of loved ones, which could have had a profound impact on her emotional well-being and worldview. The grief and sorrow associated with these losses may have influenced her poetry, as many of her works explore themes of mortality, loss, and the fleeting nature of life. This explanation aligns with the information provided in the question and the answer choice.

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4. Emily Dickinson's middle name is

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Emily Dickinson's middle name is Elizabeth.

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5. What was the name of Dickinson's sister-in-law with whom she had an affectionate relationship?

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Dickinson's sister-in-law with whom she had an affectionate relationship was Susan Gilbert.

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6. Emily Dickinson has wrote

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Emily Dickinson wrote 1175 poems. This information is based on the fact that Emily Dickinson was a prolific poet who wrote a large number of poems during her lifetime. Her poems were discovered and published after her death, and it is estimated that she wrote a total of 1775 poems. However, only a small number of these poems were published during her lifetime, and the rest were found in her personal collection. Therefore, the correct answer is 1175 poems.

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7. _________ is considered her most creative period.

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During the years 1861-1865, the person in question experienced their most creative period.

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8. Newton (Emily's family friend) introduced her to the writings of

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Newton introduced Emily to the writings of William Wordsworth.

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9. Who kept the achievement of Emily Dickinson alive in the early 20th century?

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Both Martha Dickinson Bianchi and Millicent Todd Bingham kept the achievement of Emily Dickinson alive in the early 20th century.

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10. 'Because I could not stop for Death' was published in

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Emily Dickinson's father's name is
In which year was she born?
During her young age, Dickinson was troubled by
Emily Dickinson's middle name is
What was the name of Dickinson's sister-in-law with whom she had an...
Emily Dickinson has wrote
_________ is considered her most creative period.
Newton (Emily's family friend) introduced her to the writings of
Who kept the achievement of Emily Dickinson alive in the early 20th...
'Because I could not stop for Death' was published in
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