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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) The actions of others.
(b) His inner light.
(c) His true character.
(d) His own thoughts.

2. Who does Emerson say babies conform to?
(a) Nobody.
(b) The world at large.
(c) Their parents.
(d) Everybody.

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

4. What "...may be safely trusted as proportionate and of good issues, so it be faithfully imparted..."?
(a) The power that resides in us.
(b) The divine idea each of us represents.
(c) The character that makes an impression on us.
(d) Our own preestablished harmony.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Emerson say members are required to surrender in his comparison to joint-stock companies?

2. What does Emerson call "...pretty oracles nature yields us..." when talking about examples of trusting oneself?

3. Why does Emerson say we distrust our sentiment?

4. What reason does Emerson give for good deeds?

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

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