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

2. What is the ultimate effect of two lovers drawing closer to each other spiritually?
(a) Drawing closer to each other physically.
(b) Understanding each other on an intellectual level.
(c) Drawing closer to each other emotionally.
(d) Drawing closer to God.

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

4. True prudence does not question ______ laws.
(a) Natural.
(b) God's.
(c) Man's.
(d) Spiritual.

5. What is the flower of the English aristocracy, according to Emerson?
(a) The fit soldier.
(b) The diplomatic judge.
(c) The well-educated gentleman.
(d) The philosopher.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Emerson say every man is not duplicitous for not only being partialist?

2. What was man born to be, according to "Conduct of Life"?

3. What word did Plato use to explain opposites joined together, according to "Plato, or the Philosopher"?

4. According to "Compensation", by what is mankind defined?

5. What did Emerson say about communion in "The Lord's Supper"?

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