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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 muscles are moved by in his discussion of company?
(a) Our own will alone.
(b) A low usurping willfulness.
(c) The will of others.
(d) A most disagreeable sensation.

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

3. To which "iron string" does Emerson say every heart vibrates?
(a) Trust thyself.
(b) Live thy will.
(c) Never give up.
(d) Represent thyself.

4. What does Emerson say Joseph does with his coat?
(a) Leaves it "in the hand of the harlot."
(b) Leaves it "under the cloak of night."
(c) Leaves it behind "like an empty husk."
(d) Leaves it "among the darkest enemy."

5. "...the man in the street, finding no worth in himself..." feels poor when he looks on what?
(a) The palaces of the rich.
(b) Books containing the writings of geniuses.
(c) Towers and sculptured marble gods.
(d) The possessions of others.

Short Answer Questions

1. What reason does Emerson give for good deeds?

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

3. What does Emerson suggest is required to withstand the "rage of the cultivated classes" and the "indignation of the people"?

4. What is it that we put on in company according to Emerson?

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

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