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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Manners | Gifts.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Into how many categories does prudence manifest itself, according to Emerson?
(a) One.
(b) Three.
(c) Four.
(d) At least five.

2. 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.

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

4. Whom does Emerson especially urge to experience their own heroism?
(a) Religious mystics.
(b) The downtrodden.
(c) Women.
(d) Children.

5. What is the purpose of manners, according to Emerson's "Manners"?
(a) To demonstrate superiority over animals and savages.
(b) To foster intellectual discussion.
(c) To facilitate the creation and function of society.
(d) To establish social ranking.

Short Answer Questions

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

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

3. Who can too often judge and categorize art and literature, according to "The Poet"?

4. What kind of friendship does Emerson prefer?

5. What is the primary tool of the poet?

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