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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What year is the focus of "New England Reformers"?
(a) 1835.
(b) 1845.
(c) 1834.
(d) 1844.

2. What is the mentality of 1844 based on, according to Emerson?
(a) Capitalism.
(b) The blind loyalty to government officials.
(c) The desire to be included in popular culture.
(d) The worth of the individual.

3. What is bereft of models of heroism, according to Emerson's "Heroism"?
(a) Historical folklore.
(b) Secular society.
(c) Contemporary literature.
(d) Public education.

4. How does Emerson say one should keep a healthy balance on earth, according to "Compensation"?
(a) Do not acquire wealth.
(b) Repay all debts as soon as possible.
(c) Give back to society.
(d) Give back to nature.

5. According to "Self-Reliance", what can bring you peace?
(a) Nothing but independence.
(b) Nothing but God.
(c) Nothing but nature.
(d) Nothing but yourself.

Short Answer Questions

1. What seldom-acknowledged factor in coloring people's experience is a large part of everyone's life?

2. What direction is character aligned with, according to Emerson?

3. According to "Compensation", which of the following is NOT one of the realms mentioned that achieves a balance between positive and negative forces?

4. How was Emerson received on his last trip to England?

5. If the people within a commune did not work equally, what does Emerson say the harder-working individuals would do?

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