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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through The Natural History of Intellect.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How did Emerson characterize Samuel Taylor Coleridge?
(a) As a citizen of the universe.
(b) As a man of the hour.
(c) As a living instance of the world-spirit.
(d) As a voice of the people.

2. What was Emerson's hobby?
(a) Orchard keeping.
(b) Farming.
(c) Building furniture.
(d) Beekeeping.

3. Who is Osman?
(a) Emerson's aunt.
(b) Emerson's servant.
(c) Emerson's nephew.
(d) Emerson's daemon.

4. What does Richardson say was happening as Emerson and his brother Charles grew closer?
(a) Charles was subscribing to Emerson's new confidence about religion.
(b) Charles' health was declining.
(c) Charles was leaving the church.
(d) Charles was expecting his first child.

5. Where was Emerson going on Christmas Day, 1832?
(a) New York.
(b) Europe.
(c) South Carolina.
(d) Boston.

Short Answer Questions

1. When did Emerson meet Lydia Jackson?

2. What does Richardson say his book illustrates in Emerson's life?

3. What does Richardson say motivated Emerson's feelings about Brook Farm?

4. According to Richardson, what feeling would stay with Emerson for the rest of his life, after the Norton affair?

5. What were Emerson's religious beliefs tending toward, at the time of his ordination?

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