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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. 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; language.
(c) Language; literature.
(d) Thought; culture.

3. At what college did Emerson give "The American Scholar" as an address?
(a) Harvard.
(b) Oxford.
(c) New York University.
(d) Princeton.

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

5. What is the function of art, according to Emerson?
(a) To prompt discussions about art.
(b) To open our eyes.
(c) To raise controversies.
(d) To reveal inner thoughts of the artist.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does true friendship require, according to Emerson?

2. How is a new experience of reality evidenced, according to "Art"?

3. How do people try to change old patterns in their lives?

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

5. True prudence does not question ______ laws.

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