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

Short Answer Questions

1. Which artist does Emerson say "will create a house in which all these will find themselves fitted"?

2. What will we gladly do when we have "new perception"?

3. How does Emerson measure the degree to which a thing is real?

4. Which virtue is paid to kings, nobles and great proprietors?

5. According to Emerson, what is the same to both "kingdom and lordship" and "John and Edward"?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Explain Emerson's stance on the significance of our past acts, both for ourselves and for society. In what way does Emerson say our past acts are important for society? What does he think about this importance? What does he say about how we should feel about our own past?

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

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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