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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 he can anticipate if he knows your sect?
(a) Your heart.
(b) Your thoughts.
(c) Your argument.
(d) Your beliefs.

2. Who does Emerson make an example of when talking about living according to his recommendations?
(a) True geniuses.
(b) Great artists.
(c) Minors and invalids.
(d) Great men.

3. What does Emerson insist men carry themselves in the presence of?
(a) Societies and dead institutions.
(b) All opposition.
(c) Decent and well-spoken individuals.
(d) God.

4. What does Emerson suggest is required to withstand the "rage of the cultivated classes" and the "indignation of the people"?
(a) A sad countenance.
(b) Decorous and prudent rage.
(c) The habit of magnanimity.
(d) An unintelligent brute.

5. What is Emerson referring to when he states: "It will be found symmetrical" in talking about consistency vs. contradiction?
(a) A good character is always the same on the outside as on the inside.
(b) A man's character reflects the society he lives in.
(c) Emerson's own thoughts reflect his life.
(d) Every man's character reflects his own life.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which of the following movements did Emerson NOT mention in his listing of "institutions"?

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

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

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

5. Which of the following did Emerson NOT say by name is misunderstood?

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