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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What credibility did Emerson have to discuss the topic of "An Address"?
(a) He lived in a small cabin in the wilderness most of his life.
(b) He was a Senator.
(c) He was a college professor.
(d) He was a preacher.

2. What does true friendship require, according to Emerson?
(a) Cordial goodwill.
(b) Humility.
(c) Friendly love.
(d) Conversation.

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

4. According to Emerson, what is a faint reflection of proper manners?
(a) Fashion.
(b) Proper speech.
(c) Spiritual ritual.
(d) Literature.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What, with friendship, creates a "cordial goodwill," according to "Friendship"?

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

3. What did Emerson say about communion in "The Lord's Supper"?

4. Who is the author of "Selected Writings"?

5. Who said, "Do not flatter your benefactors"?

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