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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. What kind of nature does Emerson say the farmer has?

2. What did Emerson think of slavery?

3. Where does Emerson say egotism likely comes from?

4. How does Emerson describe Ripley?

5. Who were freed by the Emancipation Proclamation?

Short Essay Questions

1. What example does Emerson give in "Thoreau" of Thoreau's individualism?

2. List at least three negative qualities Napoleon possessed. What effect did he have on modern society?

3. By what kind of poetry was "The Problem" inspired? What kind of rhyme does it use throughout?

4. Why did Emerson write "Abraham Lincoln"? How did New Englanders feel about this?

5. Describe Emerson's two trips to England, including the year for each, which led to his writing of "English Traits".

6. How does Emerson describe the English as a people?

7. Why does Emerson call the farmer the "continuous benefactor" of mankind in "Farming"?

8. How are humans like plants, according to "Culture"?

9. Explain how society and solitude are both necessary for people, according to "Society and Solitude".

10. Explain Emancipation Day, which was the inspiration for "Emancipation in the British West Indies".

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Explain the role of English romantic poetry on Emerson's writing, including a definition of romantic poetry in your answer.

Essay Topic 2

Explain Emerson's relationship with Thomas Carlyle.

Essay Topic 3

Explain the role slavery plays in Emerson's writing.

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