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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Richardson say is the immovable anchor in Emerson's thought?
(a) That man can know God's mind.
(b) That the mind is unique in history.
(c) That individuality is divinity.
(d) That the mind is connected to everything.

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

3. Who was Emerson reading at the time he fell in love with Lydia Jackson?
(a) Goethe.
(b) Hume.
(c) Fuller.
(d) Hegel.

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

5. In what movement does Richardson say was Lidian ahead of Emerson?
(a) Abolition.
(b) Women's suffrage.
(c) Opposition to the Indian Removal.
(d) Advocating the independence of American thought.

Short Answer Questions

1. In what religious sect was Edward Taylor active?

2. What was the Transcendental Club?

3. How are we introduced to Emerson in the Prologue?

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

5. What does Richardson say likely caused Emerson's eye problems?

(see the answer key)

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