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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In the state of having "life in yourself" that Emerson describes, what does he claim is of no account?
(a) The will and wanting of others.
(b) A man's own personal interest.
(c) This world's many riches.
(d) Vast spaces of nature and long intervals of time.

2. Which emotions does Emerson say are beneath the state of having "life in yourself"?
(a) Fear and revenge.
(b) Fear and gratitude.
(c) Hope and joy.
(d) Fear and hope.

3. What does "Ne te quaesiveris extra" mean?
(a) Do not reach outside yourself.
(b) Every man should do extra work.
(c) Do not look outside yourself.
(d) Man is his own star.

4. What does Emerson say Joseph does with his coat?
(a) Leaves it "among the darkest enemy."
(b) Leaves it "under the cloak of night."
(c) Leaves it behind "like an empty husk."
(d) Leaves it "in the hand of the harlot."

5. What does Emerson think about being misunderstood?
(a) It's inevitable.
(b) It's the greatest risk in a great man's life.
(c) It's a compliment.
(d) It's not as bad as people say.

Short Answer Questions

1. On what does Emerson say we will be advancing if we live as "guides, redeemers and benefactors"?

2. Why does Emerson say we distrust our sentiment?

3. Emerson states that we are "like children" who do what?

4. What does Emerson claim must we do in order to see truly?

5. Which effort does Emerson insist we obey?

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