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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 say a man should learn to detect and watch?
(a) His true character.
(b) His own thoughts.
(c) The actions of others.
(d) His inner light.

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

3. 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?
(a) God.
(b) The best of intentions.
(c) That which is right.
(d) The absolute trustworthy.

4. What does Emerson say he will do if he is the Devil's child?
(a) He will try to find God.
(b) He will live from the Devil.
(c) He will live wholly.
(d) He will find the doctrines of the church.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Emerson say he knows it makes no difference whether he does or forbears "...those actions which are reckoned excellent"?

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

3. What are boys sure of in Emerson's example of how boys speak their mind?

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

5. How does Emerson say he wants his life to be?

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