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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Paragraphs 9-18.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Emerson say he can anticipate if he knows your sect?
(a) Your argument.
(b) Your thoughts.
(c) Your heart.
(d) Your beliefs.

2. What is an institution the lengthened shadow of?
(a) One man.
(b) A series of geniuses.
(c) All great men.
(d) A great character.

3. Which of the following movements did Emerson NOT mention in his listing of "institutions"?
(a) The Mongolian Empire.
(b) Monachism.
(c) The Reformation.
(d) Abolition.

4. Which of the following figures does Emerson not mention as being an example of speaking one's mind?
(a) Socrates.
(b) Moses.
(c) Milton.
(d) Plato.

5. What does Emerson say the muscles are moved by in his discussion of company?
(a) Our own will alone.
(b) A most disagreeable sensation.
(c) The will of others.
(d) A low usurping willfulness.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Emerson say he does not need in talking about virtuous action?

2. Who does Emerson make an example of when talking about living according to his recommendations?

3. What do others use to "compute our orbit"?

4. What does Emerson suggest is required to withstand the "rage of the cultivated classes" and the "indignation of the people"?

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

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