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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 denomination did Ripley come from?
(a) Catholic.
(b) Puritanism.
(c) Quaker.
(d) Anglican.

2. If the people within a commune did not work equally, what does Emerson say the harder-working individuals would do?
(a) Grow agitated and start fighting among themselves.
(b) Defect and seek fortunes in the larger world.
(c) Defect and start another commune.
(d) Create a hierarchy and rule the weaker workers.

3. What is the direction of nature and human consciousness?
(a) An unlighted path.
(b) The creation of ever-widening circles.
(c) Walking an endless circle.
(d) Like a labyrinth that turns in on itself.

4. How does the love between a man and woman usually begin?
(a) In hot-blooded youth.
(b) With shy flirtations.
(c) With fire and passion.
(d) Quietly, like a summer breeze.

5. What form does "Emancipation in the British West Indies" take?
(a) A tract.
(b) A letter.
(c) A brochure.
(d) A poem.

Short Answer Questions

1. How do people try to change old patterns in their lives?

2. In what style is "Selected Writings" written?

3. What is the primary tool of the poet?

4. Whom does Emerson especially urge to experience their own heroism?

5. According to Emerson's "The Over-Soul", which of the following is NOT the essence of the over-soul?

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