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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 are "sallies" of will?
(a) Motivating factors.
(b) Role models.
(c) Ventures outside of the norm.
(d) Demonstrations.

2. What does Emerson say are "but physiological colors which the eye makes"?
(a) Belief and wisdom.
(b) Light and dark.
(c) Time and space.
(d) Reality and perception.

3. What does Emerson say a man will find himself if he exercises his reason?
(a) A true princess.
(b) A respectful community.
(c) A true prince.
(d) A welcoming home.

4. What does "Ne te quaesiveris extra" mean?
(a) Man is his own star.
(b) Do not look outside yourself.
(c) Do not reach outside yourself.
(d) Every man should do extra work.

5. Which words does Emerson want to have "gazetted and ridiculous henceforward"?
(a) Conformity and consistency.
(b) Society and philanthropy.
(c) Mediocrity and contentment.
(d) Memory and reality.

Short Answer Questions

1. What will we gladly do when we have "new perception"?

2. What does Emerson claim will happen when you do your work?

3. What does Emerson suggest about philanthropy?

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

5. What does Emerson insist men carry themselves in the presence of?

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