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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. What idea of Hegel's did Emerson discover on returning from Europe?
(a) The importance of community.
(b) The importance of the heroic individual.
(c) The importance of marriage.
(d) The importance of history.

2. Who did NOT join Emerson where he was writing in 1834?
(a) Mary Moody Emerson.
(b) His brother Charles.
(c) His mother.
(d) His brother William.

3. What did Margaret Fuller ask Emerson for in 1840?
(a) A recommendation.
(b) A closer relationship.
(c) Money.
(d) Advice for her writing.

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

5. What political contest was becoming serious after Emerson's return from Europe?
(a) International trade.
(b) Westward expansion.
(c) Abolition.
(d) Suffrage.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Richardson characterize Emerson's perspective on approaching Europe?

2. What was Emerson's frame of mind on returning from Europe?

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

4. What did Emerson do for Carlyle?

5. Which of Emerson's friendships was tested on Emerson's return from Europe?

(see the answer key)

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