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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through The Science of Liberty.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who influenced Emerson during this turning point?
(a) Edward Channing.
(b) Samson Reed.
(c) Mary Moody Emerson.
(d) Edward Everett.

2. How did Emerson characterize Samuel Taylor Coleridge?
(a) As a voice of the people.
(b) As a living instance of the world-spirit.
(c) As a man of the hour.
(d) As a citizen of the universe.

3. In what realization of Pythagoras' was Emerson interested?
(a) That not everything was in flux.
(b) That everything is spirit.
(c) That change was the only constant.
(d) That all things are made of material.

4. Who is Osman?
(a) Emerson's nephew.
(b) Emerson's daemon.
(c) Emerson's servant.
(d) Emerson's aunt.

5. How does Richardson characterize Emerson's exterior personality?
(a) Passionate.
(b) Calm.
(c) Outspoken.
(d) Turbulent.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Richardson characterize Emerson's response to his son's death?

2. How did Margaret Fuller Ossoli die?

3. How are we introduced to Emerson in the Prologue?

4. Where does Richardson say Emerson's interest in religion came from?

5. How does Richardson characterize the beginning of Emerson's relation with Margaret Fuller?

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