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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Children of the Fire.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does Richardson characterize Emerson's feelings on returning to America?
(a) Depressed about coming home.
(b) Anxious about finding his family well.
(c) Despairing about finding a career.
(d) Impatient to begin new work.

2. What does Richardson say likely caused Emerson's eye problems?
(a) Stress.
(b) Migraines.
(c) Tuberculosis.
(d) Overwork.

3. What view was reaffirmed, for Emerson, in reading Jakob Boehme's "Aurora?"
(a) That divine grace is real.
(b) That Freedom is limited by Fate.
(c) That experience is man's only freedom.
(d) That God is in one's own heart.

4. How did Emerson describe Ellen Tucker?
(a) Rhapsodic and angelic.
(b) Sensitive and religious.
(c) Beautiful, with a vibrant spirit.
(d) Strong-willed and supportive.

5. How does Richardson characterize Emerson's feelings about the changes he made after Ellen's death?
(a) Exhilaration and vision.
(b) Moderation and deliberation.
(c) Depression and doubt.
(d) Fear and freedom.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Richardson say Emerson felt after the birth of his son?

2. Who came to live with Emerson after his brother Charles died?

3. In what religious sect was Edward Taylor active?

4. When did Emerson meet Lydia Jackson?

5. What was the Transcendental Club founded to discuss?

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