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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Endings.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who did NOT join Emerson where he was writing in 1834?
(a) His brother Charles.
(b) His mother.
(c) Mary Moody Emerson.
(d) His brother William.

2. In what author did Emerson find guidance during Ellen Tucker's death?
(a) Gerondo.
(b) de Staël.
(c) Wordsworth.
(d) Hume.

3. To what moral did Emerson point in his use of great men?
(a) That there are no common people.
(b) That all men are representative of their race and times.
(c) That common men are qualitatively different from exceptional men.
(d) That uniqueness is a burden only strong men can bear.

4. How does Richardson characterize Emerson as a reader?
(a) Temperamental.
(b) Narrow.
(c) Voracious.
(d) Impatient.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Where did Emerson travel after returning from Europe?

2. How did Emerson see his personal history, according to Richardson?

3. How many lectures did Emerson give over five months, in "Fame?"

4. What was the title of the lecture series Emerson delivered in 1837?

5. What was Emerson's response to the invitation to join Brook Farm?

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