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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 give as his reason for insisting that we "...must accept in the highest mind the same transcendent destiny..."?
(a) We are old enough.
(b) We must live according to our conscience.
(c) We are now men.
(d) Society demands this of us.

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

3. What does Emerson say causes a man to come to the conviction that "...envy is ignorance"?
(a) Age.
(b) Wisdom.
(c) Upbringing.
(d) Education.

4. What does Emerson say members are trying to secure in his comparison to joint-stock companies?
(a) Their profits.
(b) Their bread.
(c) Their reputations.
(d) Their jobs.

5. Which effort does Emerson insist we obey?
(a) The Divine effort.
(b) The Higher effort.
(c) The Godly effort.
(d) The Almighty effort.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What does Emerson say a man speaking his opinions would do to other men?

3. What does Emerson wish adults could return to?

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

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

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