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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Paragraph 28-End of Essay.

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

2. Which of the following examples does Emerson NOT name in conjunction with the attribute of the Supreme Cause?
(a) Commerce.
(b) Whaling.
(c) Farming.
(d) Eloquence.

3. What does Emerson say are "another sort of false prayer"?
(a) Disunity.
(b) Imitation.
(c) Our regrets.
(d) Our creeds.

4. What is an institution the lengthened shadow of?
(a) A series of geniuses.
(b) One man.
(c) A great character.
(d) All great men.

5. According to Emerson, what are heroes attended by?
(a) The worship of others.
(b) Their victories.
(c) A visible escort of angels.
(d) An undying light.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is it that we put on in company according to Emerson?

2. "The civilized man has built a coach, but has lost" what?

3. How does Emerson say a man feels when he has said or done something not according to his own will?

4. What does Emerson suggest one should accept in regards to divine providence?

5. What does "Ne te quaesiveris extra" mean?

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