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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 no man can violate?
(a) The laws of God.
(b) The laws of nature.
(c) The laws of society.
(d) His nature.

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

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

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

5. Emerson explains in his essay exactly what it is that "scares us from self-trust." What is it?
(a) Our need to please others.
(b) Our need to be the same as others.
(c) Our fear of God.
(d) Our religious duty.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which words does Emerson want to have "gazetted and ridiculous henceforward"?

2. What does Emerson say "...is all that concerns..." him?

3. What does Emerson say will happen if one does not put his heart into his work?

4. Which effort does Emerson insist we obey?

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

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