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This test consists of 5 short answer questions and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is antinomianism ("The populace think that your rejection of popular standards is ... mere antinomianism")?

2. When does Emerson claim that the luster "will be transferred from the actions of kings to those of gentlemen"?

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

4. What does the soul perceive about Truth and Right in the state of having "life in yourself'?

5. Which of the following does Emerson NOT use as an example of self-sufficiency?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

What does Emerson say about virtue as it relates to kings and nobles vs. common people? What do you think Emerson is trying to persuade people to do with his writings on this topic? Why?

Essay Topic 2

What was the Transcendentalist movement? How does the essay "Self-Reliance" relate to the movement?

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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