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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Art | The Poet.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who can too often judge and categorize art and literature, according to "The Poet"?
(a) Poets.
(b) Censors of thought.
(c) Umpires of taste.
(d) Philosophers.

2. How does the love between a man and woman usually begin?
(a) Quietly, like a summer breeze.
(b) With shy flirtations.
(c) In hot-blooded youth.
(d) With fire and passion.

3. How does Emerson suggest his readers should acquire art?
(a) By listening to art dealers.
(b) By creating it themselves.
(c) By reading about what's popular at the time.
(d) By following their hearts.

4. According to "Self-Reliance", what can bring you peace?
(a) Nothing but yourself.
(b) Nothing but God.
(c) Nothing but independence.
(d) Nothing but nature.

5. What is the function of art, according to Emerson?
(a) To prompt discussions about art.
(b) To reveal inner thoughts of the artist.
(c) To raise controversies.
(d) To open our eyes.

Short Answer Questions

1. Whose minds are formed in a certain direction, according to "Spiritual Laws"?

2. According to "An Address", what subverts the truly moral character of man?

3. What view does Emerson take of human love in "Love"?

4. How is a new experience of reality evidenced, according to "Art"?

5. What is the primary tool of the poet?

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