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

2. What does Emerson say is most important about verses like the ones he mentions at the beginning of the first paragraph?
(a) The sentiment they instill.
(b) The thoughts they contain.
(c) The writer's true feelings.
(d) The writer's character.

3. What does Emerson say members are required to surrender in his comparison to joint-stock companies?
(a) Liberty and freedom.
(b) Liberty and culture.
(c) Nature and freedom.
(d) Culture and education.

4. What does Emerson say is the lesson great works of art teach us?
(a) Art is a matter of personal taste.
(b) There are few true geniuses in the world.
(c) Obey your spontaneous impression.
(d) Truly great works of art inspire everyone.

5. Who or what does Emerson say he is living his life for?
(a) Himself.
(b) The higher good of society.
(c) God.
(d) Itself.

Short Answer Questions

1. Besides children, who does Emerson say God has armed with "piquancy and charm"?

2. What does Emerson say he does not need in talking about virtuous action?

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

4. What does Emerson insist a man must be in order to really be a man?

5. 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?

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