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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through The Science of Liberty.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What idea of the author's does Richardson say Emerson followed "surprisingly far?"
(a) Faith in evolutionary processes.
(b) Doubt about the possibility of transcendent experience.
(c) Respect for historical determinism.
(d) Disregard for individuality.

2. How long did Ellen Tucker and Emerson know each other before they were engaged?
(a) Less than a year.
(b) Three years.
(c) Two years.
(d) Five years.

3. How did "The Dial" change Emerson's writing?
(a) He was writing longer essays.
(b) He was writing shorter works.
(c) He was writing less.
(d) He stopped writing almost completely.

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

5. Where did Emerson travel after returning from Europe?
(a) Canada.
(b) The American South.
(c) The American West.
(d) Mexico.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Richardson characterize Sufism?

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

3. In what way did Emerson try to form a commune?

4. How does Emerson describe war in "The Peace Principle?"

5. What does Emerson say reality is masked by?

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