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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Paragraphs 9-18.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Emerson say the world will do to you for nonconformity?
(a) Whip you with its displeasure.
(b) Punish you for your folly.
(c) Lash you with its criticism.
(d) Scourge you for your witlessness.

2. What is a hobgoblin?
(a) A superficial object.
(b) An imaginary creature.
(c) An apparent danger.
(d) A misinterpretation.

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

4. What does Emerson say happens to the "voices which we hear in solitude" as we enter into the world?
(a) They are affected by others.
(b) They grow faint and inaudible.
(c) They become louder and more powerful.
(d) They become abstract.

5. What does Emerson call "...pretty oracles nature yields us..." when talking about examples of trusting oneself?
(a) The hearts of children.
(b) The face and behavior of children.
(c) The character of children.
(d) The actions of children.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Emerson claim will happen when you do your work?

2. What does Emerson say about the occurrence of virtues?

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?

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

5. What does Emerson say no man can violate?

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