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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 was Emerson's first son's name?
(a) Waldo.
(b) Henry.
(c) Edward.
(d) Charles.

2. What does Richardson say were Emerson's feelings about marriage?
(a) He criticized the institution.
(b) He thought it was the bedrock of civilization.
(c) He thought it was a form of imprisonment.
(d) He thought marriages should allow partners their sexual freedom.

3. The Mind on Fire is the story of what?
(a) Emerson's intellectual career.
(b) Emerson's literary development.
(c) Emerson's marriage.
(d) Emerson's family.

4. How does Richardson characterize Margaret Fuller's tone toward Emerson?
(a) Persistent.
(b) Submissive.
(c) Self-aggrandizing.
(d) Unctuous.

5. How long did Ellen Tucker and Emerson know each other before they were engaged?
(a) Less than a year.
(b) Three years.
(c) Five years.
(d) Two years.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Richardson characterize Emerson as a reader?

2. In what religious sect was Edward Taylor active?

3. What was Emerson reading of Bronson Alcott's, after settling down with Lidian?

4. Who was Hafiz?

5. How does Richardson characterize Emerson's exterior personality?

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