Transcendentalsim

Questions

Settings

Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Share on Whatsapp Share on Pinterest Share on Email Copy to Clipboard Embed on your website

Brief overview of basics of Transcendentalism.

Questions and Answers

1.

Which of the following is an idea included in Transcendentalist literature?
- A.
  
  Individuality is key.
- B.
  
  Be like other people.
- C.
  
  It is okay to follow others.
- D.
  
  Nature isn't enough.
Correct Answer
A. Individuality is key.
2.

Which of the following are considered Transcendentalist authors? You can choose more than one.
- A.
  
  Ralph Waldo Emerson
- B.
  
  Jack London
- C.
  
  Henry David Thoreau
- D.
  
  Kate Chopin
Correct Answer(s)
A. Ralph Waldo Emerson
C. Henry David Thoreau
3.

Answer according to the philosophy of Transcendentalism. It is important for a person to stand up for what they believe is right.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
Correct Answer
A. True
4.

The author in this photo is ____________.

Correct Answer
Ralph Waldo Emerson
Emerson
Ralph Emerson
5.

Which element did Transcendentalists place great emphasis upon?
- A.
  
  Strong religious zeal
- B.
  
  Self-reliance
- C.
  
  Collaborating with others to uncover truth
- D.
  
  Going with the flow
Correct Answer
B. Self-reliance
6.

Around what time did Transcendentalism begin?
- A.
  
  1830s
- B.
  
  1800s
- C.
  
  1860s
- D.
  
  1900s
Correct Answer
A. 1830s
7.

Explain whether or not you think Transcendentalism is a adequate way to look at life? What aspects of it do you agree with and why? What characteristics do you find hard to adopt and why?

Quiz Review Timeline +

Our quizzes are rigorously reviewed, monitored and continuously updated by our expert board to maintain accuracy, relevance, and timeliness.