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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through The Natural History of Intellect.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does Richardson say Emerson felt in response to the work he did for Carlyle?
(a) Humbled so that he could not write.
(b) Inspired to write poetry.
(c) Motivated to write his own essays.
(d) Afraid of failure and competition.

2. What world literature did Emerson include in "The Dial?"
(a) Poems.
(b) Scriptures.
(c) Accounts of ecstatic religious experiences.
(d) Histories.

3. What was Emerson lecturing on while he was courting Lidian?
(a) History.
(b) Science.
(c) Biography.
(d) Literature.

4. What does Richardson say caused Emerson to become less innocent?
(a) His marriage.
(b) Waldo's death.
(c) Ellen's death.
(d) Getting older.

5. What idea did Emerson return to many times after giving his speech on American Scholar?
(a) The uniqueness of America.
(b) The importance of marriage.
(c) The omnipotence of God.
(d) The unity of things.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Richardson characterize Emerson's feelings on returning to America?

2. Who was Hafiz?

3. What does Richardson say motivated Emerson's feelings about Brook Farm?

4. How does Richardson characterize 1844 in Emerson's life?

5. How does Richardson characterize Emerson's reaction to Ellen's death?

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