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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. What does Emerson link with transcendentalism in "The Transcendentalist"?
(a) Native American practices.
(b) Buddhism.
(c) Christianity.
(d) Islam.

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

3. To whom does Emerson attribute the term "transcendentalism"?
(a) Immanuel Kant.
(b) The Buddha.
(c) Henry David Thoreau.
(d) President Abraham Lincoln.

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

5. In what style is "Selected Writings" written?
(a) All of the answers are correct.
(b) Essay.
(c) Poetry.
(d) Address.

Short Answer Questions

1. How should history be understood, according to Emerson's essay "History"?

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

3. How is the soul different from the physical body, according to Emerson?

4. Which of the following is NOT one of the categories Emerson divides the world into?

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

(see the answer key)

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