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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Paragraphs 1-8.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does Emerson say a man can recognize what he is capable of?
(a) He cannot know until he's tried.
(b) His inner power becomes clear.
(c) Nature tells him.
(d) His inner voice tells him.

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 see the truth.
(d) Force them to listen.

3. What does "Ne te quaesiveris extra" mean?
(a) Every man should do extra work.
(b) Do not reach outside yourself.
(c) Man is his own star.
(d) Do not look outside yourself.

4. How does Emerson say a man feels when he has said or done something not according to his own will?
(a) Ashamed.
(b) Restless.
(c) Powerless.
(d) Worried.

5. Which of the following figures does Emerson not mention as being an example of speaking one's mind?
(a) Plato.
(b) Milton.
(c) Moses.
(d) Socrates.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who does Emerson say babies conform to?

2. How does Emerson say a man feels when he has done his best?

3. How does Emerson say he wants his life to be?

4. What is Emerson referring to when he writes: "...seated at their heart, working through their hands..." in his description of those living according to his recommendations?

5. What "...may be safely trusted as proportionate and of good issues, so it be faithfully imparted..."?

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