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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 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) Every man's character reflects his own life.
(c) A man's character reflects the society he lives in.
(d) Emerson's own thoughts reflect his life.

2. What does Emerson say is most important about verses like the ones he mentions at the beginning of the first paragraph?
(a) The sentiment they instill.
(b) The writer's character.
(c) The writer's true feelings.
(d) The thoughts they contain.

3. What does Emerson mean by the word "meanness" when he writes: "This rule ... may serve for the whole distinction between greatness and meanness"?
(a) Spitefulness.
(b) Harshness.
(c) Hatefulness.
(d) Plainness.

4. What are boys sure of in Emerson's example of how boys speak their mind?
(a) Their parents.
(b) Their dinner.
(c) Themselves.
(d) Their friends.

5. How does Emerson say he knows it makes no difference whether he does or forbears "...those actions which are reckoned excellent"?
(a) Society at large gave him the answer.
(b) He knows for himself.
(c) God told him.
(d) His experience told him.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Emerson say adults feel in looking into the faces of children?

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

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

4. What does Emerson say no man can violate?

5. According to Emerson, what are heroes attended by?

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