1. How does the love between a man and woman usually begin?
(a) In hot-blooded youth.
(b) Quietly, like a summer breeze.
(c) With fire and passion.
(d) With shy flirtations.

2. What did Emerson say about communion in "The Lord's Supper"?
(a) It is the most important ritual in Christianity.
(b) It is a meaningless ritual.
(c) It should only be observed as part of Last Rites.
(d) It was a miracle that is downplayed in the Bible.

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

4. How should one be a man, according to "Self-Reliance"?
(a) Be a nonconformist.
(b) Live in nature.
(c) Follow man's laws.
(d) Follow God's laws.

5. At what college did Emerson give "The American Scholar" as an address?
(a) Harvard.
(b) Princeton.
(c) New York University.
(d) Oxford.

Short Answer Questions

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

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

3. The power of ______ lies in their ability to awaken us to the universal and timeless laws of man and nature.

4. Each person has his or her own vocation that can be discovered by ______.

5. Which of the following is the Gospel that makes mention of repetition of the Lord's Supper in worship, according to Emerson?

(see the answer key)

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