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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Paragraphs 9-18.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Which words does Emerson want to have "gazetted and ridiculous henceforward"?
(a) Memory and reality.
(b) Mediocrity and contentment.
(c) Society and philanthropy.
(d) Conformity and consistency.

2. What does Emerson say is a conspiracy against manhood?
(a) The world.
(b) Society.
(c) Joint-stock companies.
(d) Nature.

3. What is Emerson suggesting with his mention of Joseph and his coat?
(a) That we abandon the need to conform.
(b) That we flee from contradiction.
(c) That we abandon previous theories.
(d) That we flee from God and religion.

4. 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) The absolute trustworthy.
(b) The best of intentions.
(c) God.
(d) That which is right.

5. What does Emerson say he will do if he is the Devil's child?
(a) He will live from the Devil.
(b) He will find the doctrines of the church.
(c) He will try to find God.
(d) He will live wholly.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Emerson say a man must know how to estimate in talking about society and nonconformity?

2. Emerson explains in his essay exactly what it is that "scares us from self-trust." What is it?

3. "...the man in the street, finding no worth in himself..." feels poor when he looks on what?

4. Who does Emerson say babies conform to?

5. What does Emerson say the muscles are moved by in his discussion of company?

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