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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 has difficulty detecting when people "maintain a dead church"?
(a) The precise source of one's conviction.
(b) The precise nature of one's beliefs.
(c) The precise man one is.
(d) The precise tone of one's character.

2. How does Emerson say a man feels when he has said or done something not according to his own will?
(a) Worried.
(b) Powerless.
(c) Ashamed.
(d) Restless.

3. According to Emerson, what are heroes attended by?
(a) Their victories.
(b) A visible escort of angels.
(c) The worship of others.
(d) An undying light.

4. What does Emerson say he does not need in talking about virtuous action?
(a) Consent to do good.
(b) The assurance of his fellows.
(c) Courage and charity.
(d) The assurance of philanthropists.

5. What does Emerson wish adults could return to?
(a) Their true state.
(b) Their neutrality.
(c) Their carelessness.
(d) Their youth.

Short Answer Questions

1. What reason does Emerson give for good deeds?

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

3. What does Emerson not recommend dragging about in his discussion of past acts?

4. What does Emerson think about being misunderstood?

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

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