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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Whom does Emerson especially urge to experience their own heroism?
(a) The downtrodden.
(b) Women.
(c) Religious mystics.
(d) Children.

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

3. Which of the following is NOT a way men of genius maintain their distance from others?
(a) Solitude.
(b) Courtesy.
(c) An acid tongue.
(d) Fear.

4. What does Emerson say is difficult because "solitude is impracticable, and society fatal"?
(a) Functioning in society as a genius.
(b) Finding a balance between society and solitude.
(c) Creating an effective society.
(d) Living in solitude.

5. According to Emerson, it is the challenge of American scholars to foster and support the development of truly American ______ and ______.
(a) Thought; culture.
(b) Culture; literature.
(c) Language; literature.
(d) Thought; language.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Emerson believe about nature?

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

3. What kind of friendship does Emerson prefer?

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

5. Who or what is a part of nature, according to "Nature"?

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