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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Art | The Poet.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who can too often judge and categorize art and literature, according to "The Poet"?
(a) Censors of thought.
(b) Umpires of taste.
(c) Poets.
(d) Philosophers.

2. According to "Compensation", which of the following is NOT one of the realms mentioned that achieves a balance between positive and negative forces?
(a) Natural.
(b) Societal.
(c) Spiritual.
(d) Human.

3. How is the soul different from the physical body, according to Emerson?
(a) It is lighter than the physical body.
(b) It is not bounded by time or space.
(c) It can fall prey to temptations of the heart, while the human heart can be steeled against pain.
(d) It must conform to the laws of God.

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

5. What view does Emerson take of human love in "Love"?
(a) Logical.
(b) Spiritual.
(c) Physical.
(d) Emotional.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is another phrase for the over-soul, according to Emerson?

2. What example does Emerson use in "Spiritual Laws" to demonstrate the effects of force-feeding children questions and answers of little interest?

3. What is the ultimate effect of two lovers drawing closer to each other spiritually?

4. According to "Self-Reliance", what can bring you peace?

5. What does Emerson link with transcendentalism in "The Transcendentalist"?

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