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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Manners | Gifts.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does Emerson say we become aware of the changes in our lives brought on by experience?
(a) By observing those same changes in other people's lives.
(b) Through prayer.
(c) By living our lives.
(d) In retrospect.

2. According to Emerson, heroism is the unwavering determination to do the right thing combined with a supremely ______.
(a) Balanced mind.
(b) Strong body.
(c) Hearty spirit.
(d) Good heart.

3. What are "apologies for gifts," according to Emerson?
(a) Books.
(b) Store-bought gifts.
(c) Fancy jewelry.
(d) Flowers.

4. What, with friendship, creates a "cordial goodwill," according to "Friendship"?
(a) Goodwill.
(b) Cordiality.
(c) Nothing; all that is needed is friendship.
(d) Love.

5. What seldom-acknowledged factor in coloring people's experience is a large part of everyone's life?
(a) Upbringing.
(b) Faith.
(c) Career.
(d) Temperaments.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the subject of "An Address"?

2. How was "The Transcendentalist" originally delivered?

3. How should one be a man, according to "Self-Reliance"?

4. Whom does Emerson especially urge to experience their own heroism?

5. How does Emerson suggest his readers should acquire art?

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