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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Society and Solitude.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What kind of man does Emerson say makes his wealth on a large scale by using the masses and their leaders?
(a) A greedy man.
(b) A lazy man.
(c) A charismatic man.
(d) A clever man.

2. What allows humans to survive culturally, according to Emerson?
(a) Faith.
(b) Adaptability.
(c) Philosophy.
(d) Education.

3. Why is the accumulation of wealth a virtue, according to Emerson?
(a) It secures man his family.
(b) It secures man his independence.
(c) It secures man his power.
(d) It secures man his future.

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 culture allow humans to do, according to "Culture"?
(a) Learn.
(b) Evolve.
(c) Understand each other.
(d) Live together in harmony.

Short Answer Questions

1. How will society become better, according to Emerson?

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

3. According to Emerson, heroism is the unwavering determination to do the right thing combined with a supremely ______.

4. What age did Napoleon usher in that the West had yet to recover from, according to Emerson?

5. In what year was Plato born?

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