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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 will we gladly do when we have "new perception"?
(a) "Disburden the memory of its hoarded treasures."
(b) "Use words as good when occasion comes."
(c) "Live as strong men."
(d) "Live with God."

2. How does Emerson measure the degree to which a thing is real?
(a) By the measure of life it contains within it.
(b) By the degree of power it exhibits.
(c) By the degree of trust it has in the Supreme Cause.
(d) By the measure of virtue it contains.

3. What does Emerson call history a parable of?
(a) Right and wrong.
(b) Phraseology in another country.
(c) My being and becoming.
(d) Time and space.

4. What does Emerson say the world will do to you for nonconformity?
(a) Lash you with its criticism.
(b) Punish you for your folly.
(c) Whip you with its displeasure.
(d) Scourge you for your witlessness.

5. What does Emerson suggest about philanthropy?
(a) It is our right to be philanthropic.
(b) Philanthropy is our obligation to poor men.
(c) Philanthropy can be malice and vanity in disguise.
(d) Philanthropy is the highest good.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Emerson say members are required to surrender in his comparison to joint-stock companies?

2. What does Emerson claim is the only thing that is sacred?

3. "Nature suffers nothing to remain in her kingdoms which..."?

4. What reason does Emerson give for good deeds?

5. What does Emerson call "...pretty oracles nature yields us..." when talking about examples of trusting oneself?

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