2. What is a hieroglyphic as referred to in talking about virtue paid to kings, nobles and great proprietors?
(a) A monument.
(b) A puzzle.
(c) An Egyptian pictogram.
(d) A symbol.

3. How does Emerson describe perception?
(a) Perception is as much a fact as the sun.
(b) Perception is different for each person.
(c) Perception should be contradicted.
(d) Perception is something one chooses on one's own.

4. Which of the following did Emerson NOT say by name is misunderstood?
(a) Jesus
(b) Socrates
(c) Luther
(d) Plato

5. What does Emerson claim will happen when you do your work?
(a) You shall become refined in character.
(b) You shall reinforce yourself.
(c) You shall gain strength against your opposition.
(d) You shall reap what you sow.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Emerson describing when he states: "In your metaphysics you have denied personality to the Deity: yet when the devout motions of the soul come ... they should clothe God with shape and color"?

2. Which effort does Emerson insist we obey?

3. Why does Emerson say we distrust our sentiment?

4. What does Emerson say Joseph does with his coat?

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

(see the answer key)

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