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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Paragraphs 1-8.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. On what does Emerson say we will be advancing if we live as "guides, redeemers and benefactors"?
(a) Evil and the Dark.
(b) Chaos and the Devil.
(c) Evil and Chaos.
(d) Chaos and the Dark.

2. What does Emerson say a man speaking his opinions would do to other men?
(a) Force them to listen.
(b) Put them in fear.
(c) Force them to see the truth.
(d) Force them to tell the truth.

3. Who does Emerson say babies conform to?
(a) Their parents.
(b) Nobody.
(c) The world at large.
(d) Everybody.

4. What "...may be safely trusted as proportionate and of good issues, so it be faithfully imparted..."?
(a) The character that makes an impression on us.
(b) The divine idea each of us represents.
(c) The power that resides in us.
(d) Our own preestablished harmony.

5. What does Emerson say a man should learn to detect and watch?
(a) His inner light.
(b) His own thoughts.
(c) The actions of others.
(d) His true character.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Emerson say is a conspiracy against manhood?

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

3. How does Emerson say he wants his life to be?

4. What does Emerson claim is the only thing that is sacred?

5. What does Emerson claim is the virtue "in most request"?

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