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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Nature.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What trouble did the Emerson family encounter around the time of Emerson's engagement?
(a) His father died.
(b) His brother died of tuberculosis.
(c) His brother had a mental breakdown.
(d) His mother fell ill.

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

3. What does Richardson say was revealed by the publication of Nature?
(a) That American religion was pantheistic.
(b) That American religion was essentially capitalistic.
(c) That new ideas of religion were coming from modern culture.
(d) That modern culture was confirming ancient religious knowledge.

4. How does Richardson characterize Emerson's relationship with his brothers?
(a) Intimate.
(b) Distant.
(c) Competitive.
(d) Contentious.

5. In what author did Emerson find guidance during Ellen Tucker's death?
(a) Gerondo.
(b) de Staël.
(c) Hume.
(d) Wordsworth.

Short Answer Questions

1. In what way did Emerson share a faith with Mary Rotch and the Quakers?

2. How does Richardson characterize Emerson's perspective on approaching Europe?

3. How does Richardson characterize Emerson's feelings on returning to America?

4. What did Emerson do when he returned from the South?

5. Who died in 1834?

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