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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Paragraphs 19-27.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is Emerson referring to when he writes: "...seated at their heart, working through their hands..." in his description of those living according to his recommendations?
(a) That which is right.
(b) The absolute trustworthy.
(c) God.
(d) The best of intentions.

2. What does Emerson wish adults could return to?
(a) Their true state.
(b) Their carelessness.
(c) Their youth.
(d) Their neutrality.

3. Emerson says that another person of greater obedience can master him, although he does not do what?
(a) Appeal to armies.
(b) Speak a single word.
(c) Raise his finger.
(d) Openly challenge him.

4. What does Emerson say a man must know how to estimate in talking about society and nonconformity?
(a) Nonconformists.
(b) Whether others disagree.
(c) The will of others.
(d) A sour face.

5. How does Emerson describe perception?
(a) Perception is as much a fact as the sun.
(b) Perception is different for each person.
(c) Perception should be contradicted.
(d) Perception is something one chooses on one's own.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Emerson claim "statesmen and philosophers and divines" adore?

2. Which emotions does Emerson say are beneath the state of having "life in yourself"?

3. Which of the following movements did Emerson NOT mention in his listing of "institutions"?

4. What does Emerson think about being misunderstood?

5. Who does Emerson say the youth speaks forcefully to?

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