1. What did Emerson say about communion in "The Lord's Supper"?
(a) It was a miracle that is downplayed in the Bible.
(b) It should only be observed as part of Last Rites.
(c) It is a meaningless ritual.
(d) It is the most important ritual in Christianity.

2. To whom does Emerson attribute the term "transcendentalism"?
(a) Henry David Thoreau.
(b) President Abraham Lincoln.
(c) The Buddha.
(d) Immanuel Kant.

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

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

5. How should one be a man, according to "Self-Reliance"?
(a) Follow God's laws.
(b) Follow man's laws.
(c) Be a nonconformist.
(d) Live in nature.

Short Answer Questions

1. According to "Compensation", which of the following is NOT one of the realms mentioned that achieves a balance between positive and negative forces?

2. What is another phrase for the over-soul, according to Emerson?

3. In what year was "Nature" published?

4. What does true friendship require, according to Emerson?

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

(see the answer key)

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