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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

3. What does Richardson say his book illustrates in Emerson's life?
(a) His emotional life.
(b) His genius and his flaws.
(c) His life as opposed to his reputation.
(d) His literary development.

4. How does Richardson characterize Emerson's reaction to Ellen's death?
(a) He says that he realized that he had not really been in love.
(b) He says that it gave him absolute faith in the beneficence of the creator.
(c) He says that he never got over it.
(d) He says that it made him start a life-long search for religious meaning.

5. What practice did Emerson begin in college?
(a) Writing poetry.
(b) Keeping a journal.
(c) Holding dinner parties for intellectuals.
(d) Sending money to his mother.

Short Answer Questions

1. In what religious sect was Edward Taylor active?

2. Where does Richardson say Emerson and his brothers got their most profound education?

3. Who influenced Emerson during this turning point?

4. How did Emerson's career change after he opened Ellen's casket?

5. Where did Emerson travel from South Carolina?

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