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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. How did "The Dial" change Emerson's writing?
(a) He stopped writing almost completely.
(b) He was writing less.
(c) He was writing shorter works.
(d) He was writing longer essays.

2. How does Richardson characterize the development of Emerson's writing in 1834?
(a) His lectures were discovering new territory.
(b) He was escaping from the voices to which he had always listened.
(c) His poetry was developing.
(d) He was finding his voice.

3. What limitation does Emerson describe in Christianity in his Divinity School Address?
(a) That priests were frequently hypocritical.
(b) That historical Christianity is founded on the Bible, not human nature.
(c) That no institution can interpose between man and God.
(d) That the church was corrupt.

4. What career paths was Emerson torn between?
(a) Law and teaching.
(b) Preaching and law.
(c) Farming and writing.
(d) Preaching and writing.

5. What was Emerson lecturing on while he was courting Lidian?
(a) Literature.
(b) History.
(c) Biography.
(d) Science.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. In what religious sect was Edward Taylor active?

3. What does Richardson say is the immovable anchor in Emerson's thought?

4. How does Richardson characterize Emerson's second wife?

5. How did Emerson change after opening Ellen's casket?

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