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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. Whom does Emerson say we should awaken when entering "into the state of war"?
(a) Mars and Jupiter.
(b) Camulus and Cocidius.
(c) Zeus and Hera.
(d) Thor and Woden.

2. How does Emerson describe the relationship between the soul and the "divine spirit"?
(a) Strained.
(b) Pure.
(c) Loving.
(d) Harmonious.

3. Emerson explains what underlies the present and life and death. What is it?
(a) Nature in all its glory.
(b) That which I think and feel.
(c) The pure love of God.
(d) Vision and understanding.

4. Why does Emerson say a character is "like an acrostic"?
(a) Human character is puzzling.
(b) Human character is ever-changing.
(c) No matter how you read it, it always spells the same thing.
(d) Trying to understand one's character can be fun.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Emerson say tendency does to variety of actions?

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

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

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

5. What does Emerson say is most important about verses like the ones he mentions at the beginning of the first paragraph?

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