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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Emerson call "...pretty oracles nature yields us..." when talking about examples of trusting oneself?
(a) The actions of children.
(b) The hearts of children.
(c) The face and behavior of children.
(d) The character of children.

2. Who does Emerson say babies conform to?
(a) Everybody.
(b) The world at large.
(c) Their parents.
(d) Nobody.

3. What does Emerson suggest one should accept in regards to divine providence?
(a) The ideas divine providence has instilled in them.
(b) The feelings divine providence has instilled in them.
(c) The place divine providence has found for them.
(d) The work divine providence has allotted them.

4. What does Emerson say man is jailed by?
(a) His interests.
(b) His consciousness.
(c) Other people.
(d) The youth.

5. Who does Emerson make an example of when talking about living according to his recommendations?
(a) Great men.
(b) Great artists.
(c) True geniuses.
(d) Minors and invalids.

Short Answer Questions

1. To which "iron string" does Emerson say every heart vibrates?

2. What does Emerson say is the lesson great works of art teach us?

3. What does Emerson say a man should learn to detect and watch?

4. Why does Emerson say about children's minds?

5. What does Emerson claim is the virtue "in most request"?

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