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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Paragraphs 9-18.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who or what does Emerson say he is living his life for?
(a) Itself.
(b) Himself.
(c) God.
(d) The higher good of society.

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

3. Why does Emerson say about children's minds?
(a) Their minds are untrustworthy.
(b) Their minds are whole.
(c) Their minds are undeveloped.
(d) Their minds are uninfluenced.

4. Where does Emerson say it is easy to live after the world's opinion?
(a) In the world.
(b) At home.
(c) Among friends.
(d) In your community.

5. What does Emerson say will happen if one does not put his heart into his work?
(a) His family will desert him.
(b) His genius will desert him.
(c) God will desert him.
(d) His friends will desert him.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Emerson say the muscles are moved by in his discussion of company?

2. What is it that we put on in company according to Emerson?

3. Why does Emerson say we distrust our sentiment?

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

5. What does Emerson say boys don't worry about?

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