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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. The power of ______ lies in their ability to awaken us to the universal and timeless laws of man and nature.
(a) Philosophers.
(b) Scholars.
(c) Historians.
(d) The arts.

2. Which of the following is NOT learned by humans to survive culturally?
(a) New behaviors.
(b) New languages.
(c) New survival strategies.
(d) New skills.

3. How does Emerson say one should keep a healthy balance on earth, according to "Compensation"?
(a) Give back to nature.
(b) Do not acquire wealth.
(c) Give back to society.
(d) Repay all debts as soon as possible.

4. Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of the best gift, according to "Gifts"?
(a) Something that comes directly from the giver.
(b) Something that reflects the giver.
(c) Something that acknowledges an essential truth about the receiver.
(d) Something that acknowledges an essential truth about the giver.

5. According to "Compensation", which of the following is NOT one of the realms mentioned that achieves a balance between positive and negative forces?
(a) Societal.
(b) Natural.
(c) Spiritual.
(d) Human.

Short Answer Questions

1. What happens when you greatly admire or revere someone?

2. How many trips did Emerson make to England that led to the writing of "English Traits"?

3. Who was Plato's teacher?

4. What year is the focus of "New England Reformers"?

5. What is the primary tool of the poet?

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