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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What was Thoreau's full name?
(a) Jason William Thoreau.
(b) Henry David Thoreau.
(c) Thomas Stephen Thoreau.
(d) Samuel Taylor Thoreau.

2. Why was "Abraham Lincoln" prepared?
(a) In celebration of the Emancipation Proclamation.
(b) For President Lincoln's funeral.
(c) For President Lincoln's birthday.
(d) For President Lincoln's inauguration.

3. To whom is "Ezra Ripley, D.D." a tribute?
(a) Emerson's stepfather.
(b) Emerson's childhood best friend.
(c) Emerson's academic advisor.
(d) Emerson's uncle.

4. What kind of man does Emerson say makes his wealth on a large scale by using the masses and their leaders?
(a) A clever man.
(b) A greedy man.
(c) A lazy man.
(d) A charismatic man.

5. How does Emerson describe John Brown in "John Brown"?
(a) A conservative.
(b) An idealist.
(c) An academic.
(d) A liberal.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where was Carlyle from?

2. How many trips did Emerson make to England that led to the writing of "English Traits"?

3. What is the subject of "The Problem"?

4. What is the title of Thoreau's best known work?

5. To whom or what is "Conduct of Life" a love letter?

Short Essay Questions

1. Explain the relationship between Emerson and Henry David Thoreau.

2. List at least three negative qualities Napoleon possessed. What effect did he have on modern society?

3. How does Emerson describe Brown in "John Brown"?

4. What is the purpose of "Ezra Ripley, D.D."? Where was it presented?

5. Why does Emerson call the farmer the "continuous benefactor" of mankind in "Farming"?

6. What dichotomy in Carlyle does Emerson explain in "Carlyle"?

7. Explain the Emancipation Proclamation.

8. How are humans like plants, according to "Culture"?

9. Describe Emerson's two trips to England, including the year for each, which led to his writing of "English Traits".

10. Explain how society and solitude are both necessary for people, according to "Society and Solitude".

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