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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. How does Emerson suggest his readers should acquire art?
(a) By listening to art dealers.
(b) By reading about what's popular at the time.
(c) By creating it themselves.
(d) By following their hearts.

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

4. According to Emerson's "The Over-Soul", which of the following is NOT the essence of the over-soul?
(a) Spirituality.
(b) An indwelling sense of God.
(c) Human consciousness.
(d) Intellectual discussion.

5. Whom does Emerson especially urge to experience their own heroism?
(a) Religious mystics.
(b) Children.
(c) Women.
(d) The downtrodden.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the primary tool of the poet?

2. What credibility did Emerson have to discuss the topic of "An Address"?

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

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

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