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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Abraham Lincoln.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is the subject of "The Problem"?
(a) Emerson's desire to be a true poet.
(b) Emerson's split with the church.
(c) Emerson's biography.
(d) Emerson's fear of dying alone.

2. What view does Emerson take of human love in "Love"?
(a) Physical.
(b) Emotional.
(c) Logical.
(d) Spiritual.

3. According to Emerson's "The Over-Soul", which of the following is NOT the essence of the over-soul?
(a) Human consciousness.
(b) Spirituality.
(c) An indwelling sense of God.
(d) Intellectual discussion.

4. What kind of success did Napoleon focus on?
(a) Military.
(b) Spiritual.
(c) Material.
(d) Intellectual.

5. According to Emerson, heroism is the unwavering determination to do the right thing combined with a supremely ______.
(a) Balanced mind.
(b) Good heart.
(c) Hearty spirit.
(d) Strong body.

Short Answer Questions

1. Into how many categories does prudence manifest itself, according to Emerson?

2. What poem of Emerson's is about the woods and pond on his own property?

3. True prudence does not question ______ laws.

4. What seldom-acknowledged factor in coloring people's experience is a large part of everyone's life?

5. How many trips did Emerson make to England that led to the writing of "English Traits"?

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