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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Art | The Poet.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is another phrase for the over-soul, according to Emerson?
(a) A manifestation of God.
(b) Universal consciousness.
(c) The innocence of childhood faith.
(d) The true being.

2. What credibility did Emerson have to discuss the topic of "An Address"?
(a) He was a preacher.
(b) He was a college professor.
(c) He was a Senator.
(d) He lived in a small cabin in the wilderness most of his life.

3. According to "Self-Reliance", what can bring you peace?
(a) Nothing but yourself.
(b) Nothing but God.
(c) Nothing but nature.
(d) Nothing but independence.

4. What is the ultimate effect of two lovers drawing closer to each other spiritually?
(a) Drawing closer to each other emotionally.
(b) Understanding each other on an intellectual level.
(c) Drawing closer to each other physically.
(d) Drawing closer to God.

5. How does the love between a man and woman usually begin?
(a) Quietly, like a summer breeze.
(b) With fire and passion.
(c) In hot-blooded youth.
(d) With shy flirtations.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the subject of "An Address"?

2. According to "Self-Reliance", the important thing is to be one's ______.

3. According to Emerson, heroism is the unwavering determination to do the right thing combined with a supremely ______.

4. According to "An Address", what subverts the truly moral character of man?

5. According to Emerson's "The Over-Soul", which of the following is NOT the essence of the over-soul?

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