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Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

3. Besides children, who does Emerson say God has armed with "piquancy and charm"?
(a) The youth.
(b) Infants.
(c) Women.
(d) Invalids.

4. What does Emerson suggest about philanthropy?
(a) Philanthropy is our obligation to poor men.
(b) Philanthropy can be malice and vanity in disguise.
(c) It is our right to be philanthropic.
(d) Philanthropy is the highest good.

5. How does Emerson say he wants his life to be?
(a) Courageous and virtuous.
(b) Glittering and philanthropic.
(c) Genuine and equal.
(d) Peaceful and quiet.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Emerson say a man can recognize what he is capable of?

2. What reason does Emerson give for good deeds?

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

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

5. What does Emerson suggest one should accept in regards to divine providence?

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