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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Emerson say goes with him everywhere he goes?
(a) His guilt.
(b) His trunk.
(c) His suggestions.
(d) His giant.

2. What has the world been taught by "this colossal symbol," the world's instructors?
(a) The value of virtue.
(b) The respect due to the nation's great minds.
(c) The respect due from man to man.
(d) The value of loyalty.

3. Which of the following does Emerson NOT list in the aspects of life in which "It is easy to see that a greater self-reliance must work a revolution"?
(a) Education.
(b) Prayer.
(c) Modes of living.
(d) Property.

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

5. "The civilized man has built a coach, but has lost" what?
(a) The use of his feet.
(b) The use of his horses.
(c) His will to travel.
(d) A road to go by.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which of the following does Emerson NOT say "looks abroad" in talking about mimicking other countries?

2. Emerson mentions something personal to him that makes "no reference" to the past and simply exists with God today. What is it?

3. Who does Emerson say has chosen "our arts, our occupations, our marriages, our religion"?

4. Emerson says that another person of greater obedience can master him, although he does not do what?

5. What does Emerson call "primary wisdom"?

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