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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In what way did Emerson share a faith with Mary Rotch and the Quakers?
(a) Both believed that the inner spirit took precedence over the Bible and external religion.
(b) Both believed in the unity of the world-spirit.
(c) Both believed that religion was about to be reinvented for modern times.
(d) Both believed in the necessity of deep and prolonged religious study.

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

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

4. Where did Emerson and Lidian settle down after marrying?
(a) Boston.
(b) Cambridge.
(c) Concord.
(d) Walden Pond.

5. How does Richardson describe Emerson as a young boy?
(a) Self-critical and motivated.
(b) Full of doubts.
(c) Talented and ambitious.
(d) Silly and unpromising.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why was Emerson's meeting with Carlyle a "white day in his years"?

2. What was Emerson's family's economic status when Emerson was in college?

3. Where did Emerson travel from South Carolina?

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

5. How long did Ellen Tucker and Emerson know each other before they were engaged?

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