1. How does Emerson say he knows it makes no difference whether he does or forbears "...those actions which are reckoned excellent"?
(a) He knows for himself.
(b) Society at large gave him the answer.
(c) God told him.
(d) His experience told him.

2. 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 power that resides in us.
(c) Our own preestablished harmony.
(d) The divine idea each of us represents.

3. Who does Emerson say the youth speaks forcefully to?
(a) Their contemporaries.
(b) Women.
(c) Seniors.
(d) Children.

4. What does Emerson insist men carry themselves in the presence of?
(a) Societies and dead institutions.
(b) God.
(c) All opposition.
(d) Decent and well-spoken individuals.

5. How does Emerson say a man feels when he has done his best?
(a) Relieved.
(b) Powerful.
(c) Restless.
(d) Delivered.

Short Answer 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?

2. Which effort does Emerson insist we obey?

3. What does Emerson say about the occurrence of virtues?

4. What does Emerson wish adults could return to?

5. What does Emerson say happens to the "voices which we hear in solitude" as we enter into the world?

(see the answer key)

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