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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.
Short Answer Questions
1. How does Emerson say he wants his life to be?
2. What does Emerson say the world will do to you for nonconformity?
3. What is Emerson describing when he states: "In your metaphysics you have denied personality to the Deity: yet when the devout motions of the soul come ... they should clothe God with shape and color"?
4. Why does Emerson say that it is difficult to live his rule?
5. What does Emerson say the muscles are moved by in his discussion of company?
Short Essay Questions
1. Emerson describes insightfully in paragraph 9 when it is easy to live according to his philosophy and when it is difficult. Explain this insight.
2. What does Emerson say about strength in numbers?
3. Why do you think Emerson claims, in talking about some verses he had read, that "The sentiment they instill is of more value than any thought they may contain."?
4. At the beginning of paragraph 2, Emerson states: "There is a time in every man's education when he arrives at the conviction that ... no kernel of nourishing corn can come to him but through his toil." Do you agree or disagree? Explain.
5. What is the "ONE" Emerson is referring to when he writes: "The resolution of all into the ever-blessed ONE" at the beginning of paragraph 27?
6. What does Emerson mean when he says (in paragraph 10), "Nature is not slow to equip us in the prison-uniform of the party to which we adhere. We come to wear one cut of face and figure"?
7. What is Emerson's stance on philanthropy and charity?
8. In paragraph 4, Emerson claims that nature has given us something specific to remind us of nonconformity. What is it? Explain.
9. Explain the quote "Inasmuch as the soul is present, there will be power not confident but agent" from paragraph 26.
10. Who are Alfred, Scanderbeg and Gustavus, referred to in paragraph 19?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
Do you think Emerson's essay is relevant to the issue of peer pressure today? Why or why not? Give some examples.
Essay Topic 2
Describe Emerson's use of stylistic elements such as syntax, diction, pace, figurative language, tone, allusions, etc., and explain in which ways his style contributes to the feeling imparted by the essay.
Essay Topic 3
Explain the role of religion in Emerson's life. In what ways was Emerson religiously involved? What do you know about his opinions about religion? Finally, how do you think Emerson's involvement and views on religion are visible in his work?
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