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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What troubled Emerson during his travels to the South?
(a) His religious faith.
(b) His divinity studies.
(c) Slavery.
(d) His engagement to Ellen Tucker.

2. What was the title of Emerson's first sermon?
(a) "The Wreck of All Earthly Good."
(b) "Sinners in the Hands of an Angry God."
(c) "Self-Reliance."
(d) "Pray without Ceasing."

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

4. What does Richardson say likely caused Emerson's eye problems?
(a) Migraines.
(b) Tuberculosis.
(c) Overwork.
(d) Stress.

5. How did the event described in the Prologue change Emerson's life?
(a) He gave up his independence and settled down.
(b) He secluded himself to write his first work.
(c) He retreated into solitude.
(d) His religious beliefs took him away from the church.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Richardson say was the turning point in Emerson's life?

2. What practice did Emerson begin in college?

3. Where was Emerson going on Christmas Day, 1832?

4. How does Richardson describe Emerson as a young boy?

5. How did Emerson describe his experience of Ellen's death?

(see the answer key)

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