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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. 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.

2. How does Emerson say one should keep a healthy balance on earth, according to "Compensation"?
(a) Do not acquire wealth.
(b) Give back to society.
(c) Give back to nature.
(d) Repay all debts as soon as possible.

3. According to "Self-Reliance", the important thing is to be one's ______.
(a) Inner self.
(b) Authentic self.
(c) Spiritual self.
(d) Natural self.

4. Whose minds are formed in a certain direction, according to "Spiritual Laws"?
(a) Philosophers.
(b) The unenlightened.
(c) Warriors.
(d) Animals.

5. According to "Compensation", which of the following is NOT one of the realms mentioned that achieves a balance between positive and negative forces?
(a) Spiritual.
(b) Human.
(c) Societal.
(d) Natural.

Short Answer Questions

1. How was "The Transcendentalist" originally delivered?

2. What example does Emerson use in "Spiritual Laws" to demonstrate the effects of force-feeding children questions and answers of little interest?

3. Who sees through appearances and trends to seize life and speak truth?

4. Each person has his or her own vocation that can be discovered by ______.

5. How is the soul different from the physical body, according to Emerson?

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