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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Emerson insist a man must be in order to really be a man?
(a) Self-reliant.
(b) Fearless.
(c) Nonconformist.
(d) Genuine.

2. How does Emerson say a man can recognize what he is capable of?
(a) His inner voice tells him.
(b) Nature tells him.
(c) He cannot know until he's tried.
(d) His inner power becomes clear.

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

4. Why does Emerson say we distrust our sentiment?
(a) We are unsure of what others will think.
(b) We are unsure of ourselves.
(c) We understand the work required.
(d) We understand the opposition.

5. What does Emerson say is the lesson great works of art teach us?
(a) Truly great works of art inspire everyone.
(b) There are few true geniuses in the world.
(c) Art is a matter of personal taste.
(d) Obey your spontaneous impression.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Emerson say will happen if one does not put his heart into his work?

2. What does Emerson say a man should learn to detect and watch?

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

4. Who wrote the verses that Emerson mentions at the beginning of the first paragraph?

5. How does Emerson say he knows it makes no difference whether he does or forbears "...those actions which are reckoned excellent"?

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