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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does Richardson characterize the year 1834 in Emerson's life?
(a) The year of transition.
(b) The turning point.
(c) The year of wonders.
(d) The year of trials.

2. What does Richardson say is the immovable anchor in Emerson's thought?
(a) That the mind is connected to everything.
(b) That the mind is unique in history.
(c) That man can know God's mind.
(d) That individuality is divinity.

3. What does Richardson say crowds expected from Emerson?
(a) Inspiration.
(b) Encouragement.
(c) Beautiful speeches.
(d) Just to see him was enough.

4. Where did Emerson move, in advance of writing Nature?
(a) His brother's house.
(b) Mary Moody Emerson's house.
(c) His mother's house.
(d) His step-grandfather Ezra Ripley's house.

5. Who is Osman?
(a) Emerson's daemon.
(b) Emerson's aunt.
(c) Emerson's nephew.
(d) Emerson's servant.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who does Richardson credit with the birth of American Transcendentalism?

2. How does Richardson characterize Emerson's relationship with his brothers?

3. Who influenced Emerson during this turning point?

4. What was it about Lincoln that surprised Emerson?

5. How does Richardson characterize Emerson's household in 1835-1836?

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