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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 suggest is required to withstand the "rage of the cultivated classes" and the "indignation of the people"?
(a) An unintelligent brute.
(b) The habit of magnanimity.
(c) A sad countenance.
(d) Decorous and prudent rage.

2. What does Emerson say is the lesson great works of art teach us?
(a) Obey your spontaneous impression.
(b) Truly great works of art inspire everyone.
(c) There are few true geniuses in the world.
(d) Art is a matter of personal taste.

3. "Nature suffers nothing to remain in her kingdoms which..."?
(a) "...cannot help others."
(b) "...cannot help itself."
(c) "...cannot speak the truth."
(d) "...cannot display power."

4. What has the world been taught by "this colossal symbol," the world's instructors?
(a) The value of loyalty.
(b) The value of virtue.
(c) The respect due from man to man.
(d) The respect due to the nation's great minds.

5. What does Emerson say a man should learn to detect and watch?
(a) His true character.
(b) His inner light.
(c) The actions of others.
(d) His own thoughts.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where does Emerson say it is easy to live after the world's opinion?

2. What are "sallies" of will?

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

4. At which point is a person willing to "let the words go"?

5. What does Emerson say are "but physiological colors which the eye makes"?

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