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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Richardson say was the turning point in Emerson's life?
(a) His wife's death.
(b) His trip to South Carolina.
(c) His junior year in college.
(d) His trip to Europe.

2. How does Richardson characterize Emerson's feelings about the changes he made after Ellen's death?
(a) Fear and freedom.
(b) Moderation and deliberation.
(c) Exhilaration and vision.
(d) Depression and doubt.

3. How did Emerson's career change after he opened Ellen's casket?
(a) He devoted himself more than ever to his preaching.
(b) He published argumentative tracts questioning the reality of religious rituals.
(c) He left the church.
(d) He was ordained.

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

5. What trouble did the Emerson family encounter around the time of Emerson's engagement?
(a) His brother died of tuberculosis.
(b) His father died.
(c) His brother had a mental breakdown.
(d) His mother fell ill.

Short Answer Questions

1. How did Emerson describe Ellen Tucker?

2. What did Emerson do when he returned from the South?

3. What was Emerson like as a student?

4. What did this turning point do for Emerson?

5. Who influenced Emerson during this turning point?

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