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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. Who influenced Emerson during this turning point?
(a) Samson Reed.
(b) Edward Everett.
(c) Edward Channing.
(d) Mary Moody Emerson.

2. How does Richardson characterize Emerson's career as a lecturer?
(a) A bother and source of dismay.
(b) Taxing but enjoyable.
(c) The fulfillment of his ministerial personality.
(d) A distraction from his writing.

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

4. How does Richardson characterize Emerson's works after he turned forty?
(a) Darker.
(b) More mystical.
(c) More confident.
(d) More relaxed.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What view was reaffirmed, for Emerson, in reading Jakob Boehme's "Aurora?"

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

3. What publication did Emerson call a "living leaping Logos"?

4. What does Emerson say reality is masked by?

5. What does Richardson say was happening as Emerson and his brother Charles grew closer?

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