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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Emancipation in the British West Indies.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does Emerson describe Ripley?
(a) Friendly to the point of being naive.
(b) Overbearing.
(c) Cold.
(d) A natural gentlemen.

2. What does true friendship require, according to Emerson?
(a) Humility.
(b) Conversation.
(c) Friendly love.
(d) Cordial goodwill.

3. What does Emerson see evidence of everywhere he looks in society?
(a) Loyalty to European traditions.
(b) Lack of desire for independence.
(c) Decadence.
(d) Defiant reformist mentality.

4. How does nature affect mankind, according to Emerson?
(a) It nurtures and heals mankind.
(b) It reminds mankind of what could be.
(c) It provides a connection with other men.
(d) It slows mankind down.

5. According to "An Address", what subverts the truly moral character of man?
(a) European academia.
(b) Christianity.
(c) Industry.
(d) American politics.

Short Answer Questions

1. What arose as the most equitable way of protecting individual rights, according to "Politics"?

2. What kind of friendship does Emerson prefer?

3. What does Emerson say is difficult because "solitude is impracticable, and society fatal"?

4. What kind of income does the farmer usually earn?

5. Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of the best gift, according to "Gifts"?

(see the answer key)

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