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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Paragraph 28-End of Essay.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What claim does Emerson make about the force of character?
(a) It is the only genuine path.
(b) It is cumulative.
(c) It is what differentiates great men from all others.
(d) It is unbreakable.

2. What does Emerson say a man speaking his opinions would do to other men?
(a) Force them to tell the truth.
(b) Put them in fear.
(c) Force them to listen.
(d) Force them to see the truth.

3. Which of the following things does Emerson NOT name in explaining what man is "one with"?
(a) The animals.
(b) Space.
(c) Light.
(d) Man.

4. Which of the following does Emerson NOT list in the aspects of life in which "It is easy to see that a greater self-reliance must work a revolution"?
(a) Modes of living.
(b) Property.
(c) Prayer.
(d) Education.

5. "The voyage of the best ship is..."
(a) A zigzag line.
(b) A course of a hundred decisions.
(c) A journey to a faraway land.
(d) A steady flowing path.

Short Answer Questions

1. According to Emerson, Galileo did more with what than anyone since?

2. What does Emerson say goes with him everywhere he goes?

3. In which hours does Emerson say "We feel that duty is our place"?

4. What does Emerson insist men carry themselves in the presence of?

5. What is antinomianism ("The populace think that your rejection of popular standards is ... mere antinomianism")?

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