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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. How does Richardson characterize "The Dial?"
(a) As forward looking but also memorializing the dead.
(b) As the work that inspired Emerson.
(c) As mostly comprised of Emerson's work.
(d) As Emerson's mouthpiece.

2. When did Emerson meet Lydia Jackson?
(a) 1836.
(b) 1832.
(c) 1829.
(d) 1834.

3. How did travel in Italy affect Emerson?
(a) He felt dwarfed by the history there.
(b) He was overcome with awe.
(c) He became suspicious of Old World philosophy.
(d) He was rejuvenated.

4. How did Andrews Norton review Emerson's Dartmouth lecture?
(a) Bitterly.
(b) Slyly.
(c) Jubilantly.
(d) Harshly.

5. Who does Emerson say he had always considered his best friend?
(a) Lidian.
(b) Thoreau.
(c) Ellen.
(d) Fuller.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who died in 1834?

2. What was Emerson's response to the publicity that arose from Andrews Norton's article?

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

4. How does Richardson characterize the development of Emerson's writing in 1834?

5. Who is Osman?

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