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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 say a great soul may as well concern himself with as with consistency?
(a) His own sense of self.
(b) His shadow on the wall.
(c) His own hobbies and interests.
(d) His idea of divinity.

2. What does Emerson say a man must know how to estimate in talking about society and nonconformity?
(a) Nonconformists.
(b) Whether others disagree.
(c) The will of others.
(d) A sour face.

3. Who or what does Emerson say he is living his life for?
(a) The higher good of society.
(b) Himself.
(c) Itself.
(d) God.

4. When does Emerson claim that the luster "will be transferred from the actions of kings to those of gentlemen"?
(a) When men begin to trust in themselves.
(b) When men begin to realize their own value.
(c) When men begin using their reason.
(d) When men act with original views.

5. What does Emerson claim is the only thing that is sacred?
(a) The goodness of the world.
(b) Names and customs.
(c) Tradition.
(d) The integrity of one's own mind.

Short Answer Questions

1. "The voyage of the best ship is..."

2. When does Emerson claim power ceases?

3. How does Emerson say adults feel in looking into the faces of children?

4. What does Emerson say causes a man to come to the conviction that "...envy is ignorance"?

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

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