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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 does Emerson give as his reason for insisting that we "...must accept in the highest mind the same transcendent destiny..."?
(a) We are now men.
(b) Society demands this of us.
(c) We must live according to our conscience.
(d) We are old enough.

2. What does genuine action explain?
(a) Itself.
(b) Nothing.
(c) One's character.
(d) Everything.

3. What is the attribute of the Supreme Cause according to Emerson?
(a) Absolute truth.
(b) Self-existence.
(c) Absolute justice.
(d) Self-reliance.

4. Where does Emerson say it is easy to live after the world's opinion?
(a) Among friends.
(b) In the world.
(c) In your community.
(d) At home.

5. 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 true feelings.
(b) The sentiment they instill.
(c) The thoughts they contain.
(d) The writer's character.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What does Emerson say members are trying to secure in his comparison to joint-stock companies?

3. What do Alfred, Scanderbeg and Gustavus have in common?

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

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

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