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Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. How does Emerson say a man feels when he has done his best?
(a) Delivered.
(b) Relieved.
(c) Powerful.
(d) Restless.

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

4. What does Emerson wish adults could return to?
(a) Their true state.
(b) Their carelessness.
(c) Their neutrality.
(d) Their youth.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Emerson says boys try and sentence people and facts based on what?

2. What reason does Emerson give for good deeds?

3. On what does Emerson say we will be advancing if we live as "guides, redeemers and benefactors"?

4. How does Emerson say adults feel in looking into the faces of children?

5. Who does Emerson make an example of when talking about living according to his recommendations?

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