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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 took Emerson to New York?
(a) Publishing.
(b) Travel for pleasure.
(c) Utopian schemes.
(d) Lecturing.

2. Which of these concerns did NOT burden Emerson in 1847?
(a) Family matters.
(b) Health problems.
(c) Endless obligations.
(d) Financial problems.

3. What does Richardson say was the turning point in Emerson's life?
(a) His trip to Europe.
(b) His trip to South Carolina.
(c) His junior year in college.
(d) His wife's death.

4. What was Emerson like as a student?
(a) Middling.
(b) Exceptional.
(c) Distinguished.
(d) Unsuccessful.

5. What was Emerson reading of Bronson Alcott's, after settling down with Lidian?
(a) Poetry.
(b) Views of childhood.
(c) Philosophy.
(d) Theories of education.

Short Answer Questions

1. What did Emerson do for Carlyle?

2. For how long was Emerson the editor of "The Dial?"

3. Whose book impressed Emerson during his travels?

4. What does Richardson say Hafiz awoke in Emerson?

5. How did Emerson describe his experience of Ellen's death?

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