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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Nature.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. On whom did Emerson's reading focus after he graduated from Harvard?
(a) Scottish Common Sense philosophers.
(b) Romantic poets.
(c) German Transcendentalists.
(d) Platonic philosophers.

2. How does Richardson characterize the beginning of Emerson's relation with Margaret Fuller?
(a) Instantaneous respect.
(b) Love at first sight.
(c) Wary distrust.
(d) Shaky.

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

4. How does Richardson characterize Emerson's relationship with his brothers?
(a) Competitive.
(b) Contentious.
(c) Distant.
(d) Intimate.

5. How did Emerson describe Ellen Tucker?
(a) Rhapsodic and angelic.
(b) Sensitive and religious.
(c) Beautiful, with a vibrant spirit.
(d) Strong-willed and supportive.

Short Answer Questions

1. What stance did Emerson take on American literature?

2. What vow does Richardson say Emerson made to himself while he was writing Nature?

3. Where did Emerson move, in advance of writing Nature?

4. What influence does Richardson say has helped Emerson's writing?

5. How does Richardson characterize Emerson as a reader?

(see the answer key)

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