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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What "...may be safely trusted as proportionate and of good issues, so it be faithfully imparted..."?
(a) The power that resides in us.
(b) The divine idea each of us represents.
(c) The character that makes an impression on us.
(d) Our own preestablished harmony.

2. How does Emerson say adults feel in looking into the faces of children?
(a) Conquered.
(b) Powerful.
(c) Hopeful.
(d) Disconcerted.

3. What does Emerson say boys don't worry about?
(a) Consequences.
(b) What others think.
(c) Being genuine.
(d) Their consciousness.

4. Which of the following did Emerson NOT say by name is misunderstood?
(a) Luther
(b) Socrates
(c) Plato
(d) Jesus

5. According to Emerson, what are heroes attended by?
(a) The worship of others.
(b) An undying light.
(c) A visible escort of angels.
(d) Their victories.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Emerson say he can anticipate if he knows your sect?

2. What does Emerson say he will do if he is the Devil's child?

3. How does Emerson say he knows it makes no difference whether he does or forbears "...those actions which are reckoned excellent"?

4. Which words does Emerson want to have "gazetted and ridiculous henceforward"?

5. What rule of wisdom does Emerson seem to find in his discussion of society's views of past acts?

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