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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Emancipation in the British West Indies.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What poem of Emerson's is about the woods and pond on his own property?
(a) "Self-Reliance".
(b) "Walden".
(c) "Forerunners".
(d) "Threnody".

2. According to Emerson, why is the farmer blessed?
(a) He makes his own schedule.
(b) He is unencumbered by societal norms.
(c) He understands the seasons.
(d) He lives in and works close to nature.

3. In what year did Emerson deliver "Emancipation in the British West Indies"?
(a) 1840.
(b) 1848.
(c) 1838.
(d) 1844.

4. What arose as the most equitable way of protecting individual rights, according to "Politics"?
(a) Socialism.
(b) Democracy.
(c) Serfdom.
(d) Monarchy.

5. How does Emerson say one should keep a healthy balance on earth, according to "Compensation"?
(a) Repay all debts as soon as possible.
(b) Give back to nature.
(c) Give back to society.
(d) Do not acquire wealth.

Short Answer Questions

1. What are "apologies for gifts," according to Emerson?

2. To whom is "Ezra Ripley, D.D." a tribute?

3. Why does Emerson say every man is not duplicitous for not only being partialist?

4. Into how many categories does prudence manifest itself, according to Emerson?

5. When is a dollar worth more, according to Emerson?

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