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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 does Emerson link with transcendentalism in "The Transcendentalist"?
(a) Islam.
(b) Christianity.
(c) Buddhism.
(d) Native American practices.

2. According to "Compensation", which of the following is NOT one of the realms mentioned that achieves a balance between positive and negative forces?
(a) Societal.
(b) Spiritual.
(c) Natural.
(d) Human.

3. What is bereft of models of heroism, according to Emerson's "Heroism"?
(a) Public education.
(b) Historical folklore.
(c) Contemporary literature.
(d) Secular society.

4. How is truth revealed, according to "Intellect"?
(a) As a wave in the ocean.
(b) As a bolt of lightning.
(c) As a butterfly from a caterpillar.
(d) As a wandering light.

5. True prudence does not question ______ laws.
(a) God's.
(b) Natural.
(c) Spiritual.
(d) Man's.

Short Answer Questions

1. According to Emerson's "The Over-Soul", which of the following is NOT the essence of the over-soul?

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

3. According to "Self-Reliance", the important thing is to be one's ______.

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

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

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