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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Paragraphs 1-8.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does Emerson say adults feel in looking into the faces of children?
(a) Conquered.
(b) Powerful.
(c) Disconcerted.
(d) Hopeful.

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

3. How does Emerson say a man can recognize what he is capable of?
(a) His inner power becomes clear.
(b) He cannot know until he's tried.
(c) His inner voice tells him.
(d) Nature tells him.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Emerson say is most important about verses like the ones he mentions at the beginning of the first paragraph?

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

3. What does Emerson say is a conspiracy against manhood?

4. What "...may be safely trusted as proportionate and of good issues, so it be faithfully imparted..."?

5. Why does Emerson say about children's minds?

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