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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 philosopher did Emerson say was the beginning and end of all philosophy?
(a) Socrates.
(b) Plato.
(c) Immanuel Kant.
(d) Confucius.

2. What does Plato's concept of the dichotomy of the body and soul provide the foundation for, according to Emerson?
(a) The afterlife.
(b) America's bipartisanism.
(c) Paganism's polytheism.
(d) Christianity's monotheism.

3. What aspect of man does "Nominalist and Realist" delve into?
(a) Greed.
(b) Psychology.
(c) Spirituality.
(d) Bipolar nature.

4. According to Emerson, every man is both ______ and partialist.
(a) Pantheist.
(b) Humanist.
(c) Universalist.
(d) Spiritualist.

5. How does Emerson suggest his readers should acquire art?
(a) By listening to art dealers.
(b) By following their hearts.
(c) By creating it themselves.
(d) By reading about what's popular at the time.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does culture allow humans to do, according to "Culture"?

2. At what college did Emerson give "The American Scholar" as an address?

3. What is the primary tool of the poet?

4. What did Plato emphasize over the body, according to "Plato, or the Philosopher"?

5. Who said, "Do not flatter your benefactors"?

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