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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Emerson say that it is difficult to live his rule?
(a) Because you will always have to worry about what other people think
(b) Because you will always find people who know your character better than you.
(c) Because you will never find friends.
(d) Because you will always find people who know your duty better than you.

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

3. What are "sallies" of will?
(a) Motivating factors.
(b) Ventures outside of the norm.
(c) Demonstrations.
(d) Role models.

4. What does Emerson say man is jailed by?
(a) His consciousness.
(b) Other people.
(c) His interests.
(d) The youth.

5. What does Emerson insist a man must be in order to really be a man?
(a) Fearless.
(b) Genuine.
(c) Nonconformist.
(d) Self-reliant.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Emerson say a man must know how to estimate in talking about society and nonconformity?

2. Who does Emerson say babies conform to?

3. What is Emerson suggesting with his mention of Joseph and his coat?

4. To which "iron string" does Emerson say every heart vibrates?

5. What does Emerson claim most men have attached themselves to?

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