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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Paragraphs 19-27.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Emerson say conformity does in his objection to it?
(a) It scatters one's force.
(b) It drains one's will.
(c) It blurs one's judgment.
(d) It weakens one's contribution.

2. What does Emerson claim is the virtue "in most request"?
(a) Formidability.
(b) Innocence.
(c) Self-reliance.
(d) Conformity.

3. To which "iron string" does Emerson say every heart vibrates?
(a) Never give up.
(b) Represent thyself.
(c) Trust thyself.
(d) Live thy will.

4. What does Emerson say happens to the "voices which we hear in solitude" as we enter into the world?
(a) They become abstract.
(b) They grow faint and inaudible.
(c) They become louder and more powerful.
(d) They are affected by others.

5. What does Emerson wish adults could return to?
(a) Their true state.
(b) Their neutrality.
(c) Their carelessness.
(d) Their youth.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is it that we put on in company according to Emerson?

2. What does Emerson say a man speaking his opinions would do to other men?

3. Who instructed the world, according to Emerson?

4. What does Emerson not recommend dragging about in his discussion of past acts?

5. "The voyage of the best ship is..."

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