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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 is the subject of "An Address"?
(a) Academics.
(b) Politics.
(c) Nature.
(d) Religion.

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

3. What does Emerson call prudence, according to "Prudence"?
(a) The way of men.
(b) The path to peace.
(c) The virtue of the senses.
(d) The beginning of the end.

4. What kind of friendship does Emerson prefer?
(a) A friendship that is "evenly matched."
(b) A rough kind of friendship.
(c) An intellectual friendship.
(d) A long-distance friendship.

5. According to "Self-Reliance", the important thing is to be one's ______.
(a) Natural self.
(b) Authentic self.
(c) Spiritual self.
(d) Inner self.

Short Answer Questions

1. According to Emerson, it is the challenge of American scholars to foster and support the development of truly American ______ and ______.

2. How does Emerson say one should keep a healthy balance on earth, according to "Compensation"?

3. Into how many categories does prudence manifest itself, according to Emerson?

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

5. What example does Emerson use in "Spiritual Laws" to demonstrate the effects of force-feeding children questions and answers of little interest?

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