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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 trip to Europe.
(b) His junior year in college.
(c) His trip to South Carolina.
(d) His wife's death.

2. In what religious sect was Edward Taylor active?
(a) Unitarian.
(b) Calvinist.
(c) Baptist.
(d) Shouting Methodist.

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

4. Where does Richardson say Emerson and his brothers got their most profound education?
(a) Harvard.
(b) Mary Moody Emerson.
(c) Their father.
(d) Ruth Haskins.

5. Where does Richardson say Emerson's interest in religion came from?
(a) Mary Moody Emerson.
(b) His mother.
(c) His father.
(d) His brothers.

Short Answer Questions

1. What did this turning point do for Emerson?

2. How does Richardson characterize Emerson's reaction to Ellen's death?

3. According to Richardson, what religious belief did Emerson turn toward while Ellen Tucker was dying?

4. What were Emerson's religious beliefs tending toward, at the time of his ordination?

5. What practice did Emerson begin in college?

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