Emerson: The Mind on Fire: A Biography Quiz | Four Week Quiz B

Robert D. Richardson
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Emerson: The Mind on Fire: A Biography Quiz | Four Week Quiz B

Robert D. Richardson
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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Fame.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Emerson say reality is masked by?
(a) Imagination.
(b) Human sinfulness.
(c) Culture.
(d) Daily routines.

2. What did Emerson praise in the essay based on Alec Therien?
(a) The different types of men.
(b) The representative man.
(c) The common man.
(d) The exceptional man.

3. Why did Emerson take over editorship of "The Dial?"
(a) It was Emerson's turn.
(b) Margaret Fuller resigned.
(c) The other editors asked Margaret Fuller to step down.
(d) The other editors asked Emerson to take over.

4. How does Richardson characterize the year 1834 in Emerson's life?
(a) The year of wonders.
(b) The turning point.
(c) The year of transition.
(d) The year of trials.

5. What theme does Richardson say Emerson began to write about as he turned forty?
(a) Political resistance.
(b) Isolation.
(c) Mysticism.
(d) Idealism.

Short Answer Questions

1. What idea of Emerson's influenced Richardson's biography?

2. What influence does Richardson say has helped Emerson's writing?

3. How did Emerson describe his experience of Ellen's death?

4. With what view of Emerson's did his friends disagree, according to Richardson?

5. How does Richardson characterize Emerson's works after he turned forty?

(see the answer key)

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