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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Heroism | The Over-Soul.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In what year was "Nature" published?
(a) 1836.
(b) 1834.
(c) 1835.
(d) 1837.

2. Which of the following is NOT one of the categories Emerson divides the world into?
(a) Language.
(b) Beauty.
(c) Commodity.
(d) Truth.

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

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

5. According to Emerson, it is the challenge of American scholars to foster and support the development of truly American ______ and ______.
(a) Language; literature.
(b) Thought; language.
(c) Culture; literature.
(d) Thought; culture.

Short Answer Questions

1. At what college did Emerson give "The American Scholar" as an address?

2. According to "Compensation", by what is mankind defined?

3. What does Emerson call prudence, according to "Prudence"?

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

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

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