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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Paragraphs 1-8.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Emerson say a man speaking his opinions would do to other men?
(a) Force them to see the truth.
(b) Put them in fear.
(c) Force them to tell the truth.
(d) Force them to listen.

2. What does Emerson say is the lesson great works of art teach us?
(a) Art is a matter of personal taste.
(b) Truly great works of art inspire everyone.
(c) Obey your spontaneous impression.
(d) There are few true geniuses in the world.

3. What is Emerson referring to when he writes: "...seated at their heart, working through their hands..." in his description of those living according to his recommendations?
(a) That which is right.
(b) God.
(c) The absolute trustworthy.
(d) The best of intentions.

4. What does Emerson suggest one should accept in regards to divine providence?
(a) The work divine providence has allotted them.
(b) The place divine providence has found for them.
(c) The ideas divine providence has instilled in them.
(d) The feelings divine providence has instilled in them.

5. What does Emerson say is a conspiracy against manhood?
(a) Joint-stock companies.
(b) Society.
(c) The world.
(d) Nature.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Why does Emerson say about children's minds?

3. What does "Ne te quaesiveris extra" mean?

4. What does Emerson claim is the only thing that is sacred?

5. On what does Emerson say we will be advancing if we live as "guides, redeemers and benefactors"?

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