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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Emerson say will explain "the magnetism which all original action exerts"?
(a) The force of character.
(b) The reason of self-trust.
(c) The right of every man.
(d) The power of will.

2. Emerson explains what underlies the present and life and death. What is it?
(a) Vision and understanding.
(b) Nature in all its glory.
(c) That which I think and feel.
(d) The pure love of God.

3. What is a man worth that "tries all the professions"?
(a) A thousand college students.
(b) Less than a minister.
(c) A hundred city dolls.
(d) Less than a farmer.

4. What do our first journeys reveal?
(a) A fool's paradise.
(b) The ruins of ruins.
(c) The indifference of places.
(d) The wonders of the world.

5. Which is the definition of the word "valors" when Caratach is admonished to inquire the mind of the god Audate and replies: "His hidden meaning lies in our endeavours; Our valors are our best gods.")?
(a) Regard and esteem.
(b) Courage and boldness.
(c) Principles and standards.
(d) Distinguishing traits.

Short Answer Questions

1. According to Emerson, Galileo did more with what than anyone since?

2. Whom does Emerson say we should awaken when entering "into the state of war"?

3. Which virtue is paid to kings, nobles and great proprietors?

4. What is the attribute of the Supreme Cause according to Emerson?

5. What does Emerson call "primary wisdom"?

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