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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Which of the following is NOT one of the categories Emerson divides the world into?
(a) Commodity.
(b) Language.
(c) Truth.
(d) Beauty.

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

3. Who or what is a part of nature, according to "Nature"?
(a) Man.
(b) Philosophy.
(c) Architecture.
(d) Progress.

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

5. According to "Compensation", by what is mankind defined?
(a) Pluralism.
(b) Spirituality.
(c) Singularity.
(d) Dualism.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Where did Emerson deliver "The Lord's Supper" as a sermon?

3. According to "Self-Reliance", what can bring you peace?

4. Who sees through appearances and trends to seize life and speak truth?

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

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