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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Society and Solitude.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is the only permanent thing in the universe, according to Emerson?
(a) Mathematics.
(b) God.
(c) Scientific thought.
(d) Impermanence.

2. Which of the following is the Gospel that makes mention of repetition of the Lord's Supper in worship, according to Emerson?
(a) Luke.
(b) Mark.
(c) Matthew.
(d) John.

3. Why is the accumulation of wealth a virtue, according to Emerson?
(a) It secures man his independence.
(b) It secures man his power.
(c) It secures man his future.
(d) It secures man his family.

4. How will society become better, according to Emerson?
(a) By giving the government control over personal freedoms.
(b) With less government.
(c) With more government.
(d) With grass-roots governments.

5. Into how many categories does prudence manifest itself, according to Emerson?
(a) One.
(b) Four.
(c) At least five.
(d) Three.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. How are eccentricities dealt with in people who are otherwise fit to enter a mannered upper class?

3. According to "Self-Reliance", what can bring you peace?

4. According to Emerson, what is one negative effect of men isolating themselves?

5. According to Emerson, who "should see that he can live all history in his own person"?

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