Journals by Ralph Waldo Emerson - Exam
  • 1. What year was Ralph Waldo Emerson born?
A) 1795
B) 1776
C) 1803
D) 1815
  • 2. What is the main theme of Emerson's journals?
A) Romantic love
B) Social critique
C) Historical events
D) Self-reliance
  • 3. Emerson's journals provide insight into his thoughts on which topic?
A) Nature
B) War
C) Technology
D) Urban life
  • 4. In what year did Emerson begin keeping his journals?
A) 1820
B) 1835
C) 1810
D) 1840
  • 5. Which phrase is associated with Emerson's philosophy?
A) Know thy enemy
B) Trust thyself
C) Seek and you shall find
D) To thine own self be true
  • 6. Which topic does Emerson criticize in his journals?
A) Societal conformity
B) Scientific advancements
C) Romantic relationships
D) Personal ambition
  • 7. Emerson often discusses which of the following in his journals?
A) Materialism
B) Collectivism
C) Fatalism
D) Individualism
  • 8. Emerson's journals reflect his thoughts on what kind of relationship?
A) The relationship between man and time.
B) The relationship between man and society.
C) The relationship between man and nature.
D) The relationship between man and technology.
  • 9. What was one of Emerson's views on education?
A) It should be strictly traditional.
B) It should emphasize memorization.
C) It should only be academic.
D) It should focus on self-discovery.
  • 10. Which philosophical influence is notable in Emerson's writings?
A) Pragmatism
B) Materialism
C) Idealism
D) Empiricism
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