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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of the best gift, according to "Gifts"?
(a) Something that acknowledges an essential truth about the giver.
(b) Something that comes directly from the giver.
(c) Something that acknowledges an essential truth about the receiver.
(d) Something that reflects the giver.

2. If the people within a commune did not work equally, what does Emerson say the harder-working individuals would do?
(a) Defect and seek fortunes in the larger world.
(b) Defect and start another commune.
(c) Create a hierarchy and rule the weaker workers.
(d) Grow agitated and start fighting among themselves.

3. What are "apologies for gifts," according to Emerson?
(a) Store-bought gifts.
(b) Books.
(c) Flowers.
(d) Fancy jewelry.

4. What direction is character aligned with, according to Emerson?
(a) North.
(b) East.
(c) South.
(d) West.

5. What is the only permanent thing in the universe, according to Emerson?
(a) Mathematics.
(b) God.
(c) Impermanence.
(d) Scientific thought.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. According to Emerson, what do realists have on their side?

3. What kind of man does Emerson say makes his wealth on a large scale by using the masses and their leaders?

4. Why is the accumulation of wealth a virtue, according to Emerson?

5. What kind of success did Napoleon focus on?

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