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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Children of the Fire.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In what cause did Emerson involve himself?
(a) Anti-slavery.
(b) Women's suffrage.
(c) Indian affairs.
(d) Preventing Cruelty to Animals.

2. How does Emerson describe war in "The Peace Principle?"
(a) As a force of nature.
(b) As a form of evil.
(c) As a necessary evil.
(d) As a primitive form of self-help.

3. In what religious sect was Edward Taylor active?
(a) Unitarian.
(b) Shouting Methodist.
(c) Baptist.
(d) Calvinist.

4. How does Richardson characterize 1844 in Emerson's life?
(a) A year of transition.
(b) A year of endings.
(c) A year of beginnings.
(d) A year of losses.

5. What is the main theme of Nature?
(a) The relation between human beings and nature.
(b) The evolution of conscience.
(c) The divinity of human intuition.
(d) The transcendent nature of God.

Short Answer Questions

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

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

3. What does Richardson say caused Emerson to become less innocent?

4. Why did Emerson take over editorship of "The Dial?"

5. What does Emerson say reality is masked by?

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