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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Heroism | The Over-Soul.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In what style is "Selected Writings" written?
(a) Poetry.
(b) Address.
(c) Essay.
(d) All of the answers are correct.

2. In what year was "Nature" published?
(a) 1837.
(b) 1834.
(c) 1835.
(d) 1836.

3. What credibility did Emerson have to discuss the topic of "An Address"?
(a) He lived in a small cabin in the wilderness most of his life.
(b) He was a college professor.
(c) He was a preacher.
(d) He was a Senator.

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

5. What view does Emerson take of human love in "Love"?
(a) Spiritual.
(b) Emotional.
(c) Logical.
(d) Physical.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is another phrase for the over-soul, according to Emerson?

2. According to "Self-Reliance", the important thing is to be one's ______.

3. Whom does Emerson especially urge to experience their own heroism?

4. Who is the author of "Selected Writings"?

5. How does the love between a man and woman usually begin?

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