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

2. What does Emerson give as his reason for insisting that we "...must accept in the highest mind the same transcendent destiny..."?
(a) We are old enough.
(b) We must live according to our conscience.
(c) Society demands this of us.
(d) We are now men.

3. How does Emerson say a man feels when he has done his best?
(a) Relieved.
(b) Restless.
(c) Powerful.
(d) Delivered.

4. How does Emerson describe the relationship between the soul and the "divine spirit"?
(a) Strained.
(b) Harmonious.
(c) Loving.
(d) Pure.

5. Which virtue is paid to kings, nobles and great proprietors?
(a) Gratitude.
(b) Loyalty.
(c) Homage.
(d) Servitude.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Emerson say he wants his life to be?

2. What is it that man no longer dares to say, according to Emerson?

3. What does Emerson say no man can violate?

4. What does Emerson mean when he writes: "...yet when the devout motions of the soul come, yield to them heart and life, though they should clothe God with shape and color"?

5. What does Emerson suggest is required to withstand the "rage of the cultivated classes" and the "indignation of the people"?

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