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

2. 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) God.
(b) The absolute trustworthy.
(c) The best of intentions.
(d) That which is right.

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

4. What does Emerson insist a man must be in order to really be a man?
(a) Fearless.
(b) Nonconformist.
(c) Genuine.
(d) Self-reliant.

5. What does Emerson mean when he writes: "...yet when the devout motions of the soul come, yield to them heart and life, though they should clothe God with shape and color"?
(a) Encourage the artists that paint the likeness of God.
(b) You should give up your life for those that give form to God.
(c) God will take on form even if you never believed in a deity.
(d) You will find that God has an actual form.

Short Answer Questions

1. What kind of expression does Emerson say that we begin to acquire with conformity?

2. What does Emerson mean by the word "meanness" when he writes: "This rule ... may serve for the whole distinction between greatness and meanness"?

3. What are boys sure of in Emerson's example of how boys speak their mind?

4. What is Emerson suggesting with his mention of Joseph and his coat?

5. What word does Emerson use to describe people who live their own opinion "in the midst of the crowd"?

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