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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through The Natural History of Intellect.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Richardson say was happening as Emerson and his brother Charles grew closer?
(a) Charles was expecting his first child.
(b) Charles was subscribing to Emerson's new confidence about religion.
(c) Charles was leaving the church.
(d) Charles' health was declining.

2. In what cause did Emerson involve himself?
(a) Indian affairs.
(b) Women's suffrage.
(c) Anti-slavery.
(d) Preventing Cruelty to Animals.

3. What did Emerson do when he returned from the South?
(a) Preached itinerantly.
(b) Looked for a wife.
(c) Prepared to travel further abroad.
(d) Taught at Harvard.

4. What does Emerson say reality is masked by?
(a) Human sinfulness.
(b) Daily routines.
(c) Imagination.
(d) Culture.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What was Emerson's first son's name?

2. What does Richardson say his book illustrates in Emerson's life?

3. How does Richardson characterize the year 1834 in Emerson's life?

4. In what way did Emerson try to form a commune?

5. How does Richardson say Emerson felt in response to the work he did for Carlyle?

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