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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

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

4. What is another phrase for the over-soul, according to Emerson?
(a) The true being.
(b) A manifestation of God.
(c) Universal consciousness.
(d) The innocence of childhood faith.

5. What example does Emerson use in "Spiritual Laws" to demonstrate the effects of force-feeding children questions and answers of little interest?
(a) Discipline at home.
(b) Public school.
(c) Patriotism.
(d) Sunday school.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. How was "The Transcendentalist" originally delivered?

3. Whose minds are formed in a certain direction, according to "Spiritual Laws"?

4. To whom does Emerson attribute the term "transcendentalism"?

5. According to "Self-Reliance", the important thing is to be one's ______.

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