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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 it that man no longer dares to say, according to Emerson?
(a) "I want" and "I will."
(b) "I won't" and "I disagree."
(c) "I can" and "I believe."
(d) "I think" and "I am."

2. What claim does Emerson make about the force of character?
(a) It is the only genuine path.
(b) It is what differentiates great men from all others.
(c) It is unbreakable.
(d) It is cumulative.

3. What does Emerson claim is the virtue "in most request"?
(a) Self-reliance.
(b) Innocence.
(c) Formidability.
(d) Conformity.

4. When does Emerson claim that the luster "will be transferred from the actions of kings to those of gentlemen"?
(a) When men begin to trust in themselves.
(b) When men begin using their reason.
(c) When men act with original views.
(d) When men begin to realize their own value.

5. What does Emerson say will happen if one does not put his heart into his work?
(a) His friends will desert him.
(b) His family will desert him.
(c) God will desert him.
(d) His genius will desert him.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Emerson insist a man must be in order to really be a man?

2. Which of the following examples does Emerson NOT name in conjunction with the attribute of the Supreme Cause?

3. What is Emerson suggesting with his mention of Joseph and his coat?

4. Who does Emerson make an example of when talking about living according to his recommendations?

5. What does Emerson say a man speaking his opinions would do to other men?

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