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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. Emerson claims that there are "two confessionals, in one or the other of which we must be shriven." What are the confessionals he is referring to?
(a) God and the self.
(b) God and others.
(c) Others and the self.
(d) God and the Church.

2. Why does Emerson say that it is difficult to live his rule?
(a) Because you will always find people who know your duty better than you.
(b) Because you will always find people who know your character better than you.
(c) Because you will always have to worry about what other people think
(d) Because you will never find friends.

3. No one but whom can teach us "that which (we) can do best"?
(a) Our Inner Voice.
(b) Our Divine Spirit.
(c) Ourselves.
(d) Our maker.

4. Who does Emerson say the youth speaks forcefully to?
(a) Seniors.
(b) Children.
(c) Their contemporaries.
(d) Women.

5. What does Emerson say the man who is "really of their class" will be the founder of?
(a) A sect.
(b) His own tradition.
(c) His family.
(d) His own nation.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Emerson say we can know about justice?

2. What is Emerson referring to when he writes: "...seated at their heart, working through their hands..." in his description of those living according to his recommendations?

3. What does Emerson NOT say is a good reason to travel?

4. How does Emerson claim we give men the power to annoy us?

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

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