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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Divinity.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. On whom did Emerson's reading focus after he graduated from Harvard?
(a) Platonic philosophers.
(b) Scottish Common Sense philosophers.
(c) German Transcendentalists.
(d) Romantic poets.

2. Where did Emerson travel from South Carolina?
(a) Florida.
(b) New England.
(c) Europe.
(d) New York.

3. What trouble did the Emerson family encounter around the time of Emerson's engagement?
(a) His mother fell ill.
(b) His brother died of tuberculosis.
(c) His brother had a mental breakdown.
(d) His father died.

4. What was Emerson's family's economic status when Emerson was in college?
(a) Illustrious.
(b) Poor but distinguished.
(c) Poor and unknown.
(d) Wealthy and well-recognized.

5. Where was Emerson going on Christmas Day, 1832?
(a) Boston.
(b) New York.
(c) South Carolina.
(d) Europe.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Richardson say likely caused Emerson's eye problems?

2. Who influenced Emerson during this turning point?

3. What practice did Emerson begin in college?

4. In what religious sect was Edward Taylor active?

5. How did Emerson describe his experience of Ellen's death?

(see the answer key)

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