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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Paragraph 28-End of Essay.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. When does Emerson claim power ceases?
(a) When life has ceased.
(b) When we fail to use it.
(c) As soon as one rests.
(d) As soon as one gives power to others.

2. What does Emerson wish adults could return to?
(a) Their youth.
(b) Their carelessness.
(c) Their true state.
(d) Their neutrality.

3. Which of the following movements did Emerson NOT mention in his listing of "institutions"?
(a) Abolition.
(b) The Reformation.
(c) The Mongolian Empire.
(d) Monachism.

4. Which is the definition of the word "valors" when Caratach is admonished to inquire the mind of the god Audate and replies: "His hidden meaning lies in our endeavours; Our valors are our best gods.")?
(a) Principles and standards.
(b) Regard and esteem.
(c) Distinguishing traits.
(d) Courage and boldness.

5. What does Emerson claim is the virtue "in most request"?
(a) Self-reliance.
(b) Formidability.
(c) Innocence.
(d) Conformity.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the attribute of the Supreme Cause according to Emerson?

2. What claim does Emerson make about the force of character?

3. What does Emerson not recommend dragging about in his discussion of past acts?

4. Emerson compares society to what in saying "(it) moves onward, but the water of which it is composed does not"?

5. What does Emerson say tendency does to variety of actions?

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