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

Short Answer Questions

1. What do our first journeys reveal?

2. What does Emerson say the man who is "really of their class" will be the founder of?

3. What is a hieroglyphic as referred to in talking about virtue paid to kings, nobles and great proprietors?

4. Which of the following things does Emerson NOT name in explaining what man is "one with"?

5. What does Emerson say will explain "the magnetism which all original action exerts"?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Explain Emerson's view of the advancement of society and give several supporting examples.

Essay Topic 2

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 3

What is Emerson's view of children and youth? Compare this with his view on adults within society.

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