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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. According to Emerson, what is one negative effect of men isolating themselves?
(a) Not being aware of societal changes.
(b) Not being aware of current events.
(c) Extreme independence.
(d) Making themselves unfit for marriage.

2. To whom is "Ezra Ripley, D.D." a tribute?
(a) Emerson's uncle.
(b) Emerson's academic advisor.
(c) Emerson's stepfather.
(d) Emerson's childhood best friend.

3. What form does "John Brown" take?
(a) Elegy.
(b) Letter.
(c) Ode.
(d) Short story.

4. Whom does Emerson compare Lincoln to in "Abraham Lincoln"?
(a) Jesus Christ.
(b) The Buddha.
(c) Benjamin Franklin.
(d) George Washington.

5. Who signed the Emancipation Proclamation?
(a) The Senate.
(b) The House of Representatives.
(c) Daniel Webster.
(d) President Abraham Lincoln.

6. Why did Thoreau not have his highly superior pencil produced, despite its acclaim?
(a) He did not see the point in repeating himself.
(b) He did not have the time or skills to market it properly.
(c) He did not want to "sell out."
(d) He did not think it would catch on.

7. Who were freed by the Emancipation Proclamation?
(a) Whites.
(b) European immigrants.
(c) Whites and blacks.
(d) Blacks.

8. How was Emerson received on his last trip to England?
(a) Warmly.
(b) He was not known as a writer at this time.
(c) Coldly.
(d) He was hated by the English due to his essays about them.

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

10. What is the flower of the English aristocracy, according to Emerson?
(a) The fit soldier.
(b) The philosopher.
(c) The diplomatic judge.
(d) The well-educated gentleman.

11. When was Emerson's last trip to England?
(a) 1847.
(b) 1852.
(c) 1827.
(d) 1833.

12. Why was Carlyle respected, according to "Carlyle"?
(a) For his political views.
(b) For his intellect.
(c) For his ability to teach people about nature.
(d) For his philosophies.

13. What role does the farmer play to mankind, according to "Farming"?
(a) It is a symbiotic relationship.
(b) Continuous benefactor.
(c) He determines all the actions for the rest of his society.
(d) He takes from mankind much more than is given back.

14. Why does Emerson say Webster is wrong?
(a) He verbally attacked President Abraham Lincoln.
(b) He sided with slavery.
(c) He did not back up his claims with evidence.
(d) He was a poor orator.

15. What kind of success did Napoleon focus on?
(a) Military.
(b) Spiritual.
(c) Intellectual.
(d) Material.

Short Answer Questions

1. What kind of a president does Emerson say Lincoln was?

2. What was Thoreau's full name?

3. In what city did John Brown lead a revolt?

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

5. What was John Brown's punishment after the revolt?

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