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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. How does Richardson characterize the development of Emerson's writing in 1834?
(a) He was escaping from the voices to which he had always listened.
(b) His lectures were discovering new territory.
(c) His poetry was developing.
(d) He was finding his voice.

2. Where did Emerson travel from South Carolina?
(a) Florida.
(b) Europe.
(c) New York.
(d) New England.

3. What was the Transcendental Club?
(a) A school.
(b) A lecture series.
(c) A symposium.
(d) A salon.

4. Where in his career was Emerson, in the scene Richardson describes in the Prologue?
(a) At its peak.
(b) In its decline.
(c) At rock bottom.
(d) At the beginning.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What idea of the author's does Richardson say Emerson followed "surprisingly far?"

3. What does Richardson say is the immovable anchor in Emerson's thought?

4. How did Emerson change after opening Ellen's casket?

5. How did Emerson's career change after he opened Ellen's casket?

(see the answer key)

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