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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through The Science of Liberty.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What does Richardson say motivated Emerson's feelings about Brook Farm?
(a) Difference of opinion with Ripley.
(b) Aversion to financial risk.
(c) Fear of intimacy.
(d) Reticence about group enterprises.

3. How does Richardson say Emerson felt in response to the work he did for Carlyle?
(a) Motivated to write his own essays.
(b) Inspired to write poetry.
(c) Afraid of failure and competition.
(d) Humbled so that he could not write.

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

5. What was Emerson's family's economic status when Emerson was in college?
(a) Illustrious.
(b) Poor but distinguished.
(c) Poor and unknown.
(d) Wealthy and well-recognized.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Richardson characterize Emerson's feeling about the essay "The Poet?"

2. What did Jones Very claim to be?

3. What did Emerson do for Carlyle?

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

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

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