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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 1837 event related to slavery does Richardson say affected Emerson's emotional state?
(a) The Missouri compromise.
(b) The murder of an abolitionist.
(c) The removal of the Cherokee.
(d) The passage of the Fugitive Slave Law.

2. What does Richardson say his book illustrates in Emerson's life?
(a) His literary development.
(b) His emotional life.
(c) His life as opposed to his reputation.
(d) His genius and his flaws.

3. In what realization of Pythagoras' was Emerson interested?
(a) That not everything was in flux.
(b) That all things are made of material.
(c) That change was the only constant.
(d) That everything is spirit.

4. How does Richardson characterize Emerson's career as a lecturer?
(a) The fulfillment of his ministerial personality.
(b) Taxing but enjoyable.
(c) A distraction from his writing.
(d) A bother and source of dismay.

5. How did travel in Italy affect Emerson?
(a) He was overcome with awe.
(b) He felt dwarfed by the history there.
(c) He was rejuvenated.
(d) He became suspicious of Old World philosophy.

Short Answer Questions

1. What was Emerson's relationship with his reading?

2. What did Emerson praise in the essay based on Alec Therien?

3. What does Richardson say motivated Emerson's feelings about Brook Farm?

4. What did Emerson call his house after he changed how it was used?

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

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