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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. According to "An Address", what subverts the truly moral character of man?
(a) American politics.
(b) Christianity.
(c) Industry.
(d) European academia.

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

3. How does Emerson say one should keep a healthy balance on earth, according to "Compensation"?
(a) Do not acquire wealth.
(b) Give back to nature.
(c) Repay all debts as soon as possible.
(d) Give back to society.

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

5. How should history be understood, according to Emerson's essay "History"?
(a) As the first and most basic art form.
(b) As biography.
(c) As subjective narrative.
(d) As a piece of the puzzle of the human experience.

Short Answer Questions

1. In what style is "Selected Writings" written?

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

3. True prudence does not question ______ laws.

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

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

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