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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Paragraphs 19-27.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Emerson claim will happen when you do your work?
(a) You shall become refined in character.
(b) You shall reinforce yourself.
(c) You shall gain strength against your opposition.
(d) You shall reap what you sow.

2. What is Emerson referring to when he states: "It will be found symmetrical" in talking about consistency vs. contradiction?
(a) A man's character reflects the society he lives in.
(b) Every man's character reflects his own life.
(c) A good character is always the same on the outside as on the inside.
(d) Emerson's own thoughts reflect his life.

3. What does Emerson say a man should learn to detect and watch?
(a) The actions of others.
(b) His own thoughts.
(c) His inner light.
(d) His true character.

4. Which story does Emerson tell to get his point across about self-perception?
(a) That of a duke taken to a poor man's house and told he is a poor man.
(b) That of a poor man taken to a duke's house and told he is the duke.
(c) That of a poor man who trusts himself enough to become a duke.
(d) That of a duke who leaves his riches behind to become a poor man.

5. Why does Emerson say that it is difficult to live his rule?
(a) Because you will always find people who know your character better than you.
(b) Because you will never find friends.
(c) Because you will always find people who know your duty better than you.
(d) Because you will always have to worry about what other people think

Short Answer Questions

1. Emerson explains in his essay exactly what it is that "scares us from self-trust." What is it?

2. According to Emerson, when will man finally be happy?

3. How does Emerson say it is easy to live after your own opinion?

4. What "...may be safely trusted as proportionate and of good issues, so it be faithfully imparted..."?

5. What is the attribute of the Supreme Cause according to Emerson?

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