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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through English Traits.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What do the Magna Carta, American Revolution, and habeas corpus reveal about the English?
(a) They are prone to bureaucracy.
(b) They have a rich history.
(c) They will fight savagely for individual rights.
(d) They have greatly influenced government all over the world.

2. According to "Compensation", by what is mankind defined?
(a) Pluralism.
(b) Singularity.
(c) Spirituality.
(d) Dualism.

3. According to Emerson, heroism is the unwavering determination to do the right thing combined with a supremely ______.
(a) Balanced mind.
(b) Strong body.
(c) Good heart.
(d) Hearty spirit.

4. How does Emerson say we become aware of the changes in our lives brought on by experience?
(a) By observing those same changes in other people's lives.
(b) Through prayer.
(c) In retrospect.
(d) By living our lives.

5. What seldom-acknowledged factor in coloring people's experience is a large part of everyone's life?
(a) Upbringing.
(b) Temperaments.
(c) Career.
(d) Faith.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which of the following is the best and most efficient type of economy for man, according to Emerson?

2. When was Emerson's last trip to England?

3. What is the mentality of 1844 based on, according to Emerson?

4. What is one aspect of the English Emerson admires?

5. Whom does Emerson especially urge to experience their own heroism?

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