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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Paragraphs 19-27.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is Emerson referring to when he writes: "...seated at their heart, working through their hands..." in his description of those living according to his recommendations?
(a) The absolute trustworthy.
(b) That which is right.
(c) The best of intentions.
(d) God.

2. Why does Emerson say about children's minds?
(a) Their minds are untrustworthy.
(b) Their minds are uninfluenced.
(c) Their minds are whole.
(d) Their minds are undeveloped.

3. What is an institution the lengthened shadow of?
(a) A great character.
(b) One man.
(c) All great men.
(d) A series of geniuses.

4. What does Emerson say is a conspiracy against manhood?
(a) Joint-stock companies.
(b) The world.
(c) Nature.
(d) Society.

5. What does Emerson think about being misunderstood?
(a) It's the greatest risk in a great man's life.
(b) It's not as bad as people say.
(c) It's a compliment.
(d) It's inevitable.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Emerson say it is easy to live after your own opinion?

2. What does Emerson say the muscles are moved by in his discussion of company?

3. Who instructed the world, according to Emerson?

4. What does Emerson say will explain "the magnetism which all original action exerts"?

5. Emerson mentions something personal to him that makes "no reference" to the past and simply exists with God today. What is it?

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