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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. According to Richardson, what religious belief did Emerson turn toward while Ellen Tucker was dying?
(a) Methodism.
(b) Pantheism.
(c) Paganism.
(d) Calvinism.

2. Whose book impressed Emerson during his travels?
(a) Hegel.
(b) Margaret Fuller.
(c) Carlyle.
(d) Quetelet.

3. Where did Emerson travel after returning from Europe?
(a) The American South.
(b) Canada.
(c) The American West.
(d) Mexico.

4. What did Emerson call his house after he changed how it was used?
(a) The Bush Community.
(b) The Homestead.
(c) Brook Farm.
(d) Erehwon.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What brought Emerson to Europe?

2. How does Richardson characterize Emerson's career as a lecturer?

3. What does Richardson say Emerson felt after the birth of his son?

4. What idea did Emerson return to many times after giving his speech on American Scholar?

5. What political contest was becoming serious after Emerson's return from Europe?

(see the answer key)

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