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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Nominalist and Realist.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

3. How is a new experience of reality evidenced, according to "Art"?
(a) The artist's work.
(b) The artist's childhood experiences.
(c) The artist's intellect.
(d) The artist's personality.

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

5. What does Emerson believe about nature?
(a) It is unchanging.
(b) It will be the only thing that lasts.
(c) It can be used as an analogy for all aspects of life.
(d) It is bipolar.

Short Answer Questions

1. What right of individuals has never been tried as the foundation of a state?

2. What happens when you greatly admire or revere someone?

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

4. How does Emerson say we become aware of the changes in our lives brought on by experience?

5. What direction is character aligned with, according to Emerson?

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