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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 will explain "the magnetism which all original action exerts"?
(a) The power of will.
(b) The right of every man.
(c) The force of character.
(d) The reason of self-trust.

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

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

4. What does Emerson say no man can violate?
(a) The laws of God.
(b) The laws of nature.
(c) His nature.
(d) The laws of society.

5. What rule of wisdom does Emerson seem to find in his discussion of society's views of past acts?
(a) Never rely on the memories of others.
(b) Always rely on your memory alone.
(c) Never rely on your memory alone.
(d) Always rely on the memory of others.

Short Answer Questions

1. When does Emerson claim power ceases?

2. Emerson claims that a man or company of men can overpower "all cities, nations, kings, rich men, poets" when he or they posses which characteristic?

3. Which of the following did Emerson NOT say by name is misunderstood?

4. What has the world been taught by "this colossal symbol," the world's instructors?

5. Who or what does Emerson say he is living his life for?

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