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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Paragraph 28-End of Essay.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Which words does Emerson want to have "gazetted and ridiculous henceforward"?
(a) Conformity and consistency.
(b) Memory and reality.
(c) Mediocrity and contentment.
(d) Society and philanthropy.

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) A good character is always the same on the outside as on the inside.
(c) Every man's character reflects his own life.
(d) Emerson's own thoughts reflect his life.

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

4. What is a hobgoblin?
(a) An imaginary creature.
(b) A misinterpretation.
(c) An apparent danger.
(d) A superficial object.

5. What word does Emerson use to describe people who live their own opinion "in the midst of the crowd"?
(a) Ingenious.
(b) Independent.
(c) Base.
(d) Great.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Emerson say a great soul may as well concern himself with as with consistency?

2. What are "sallies" of will?

3. What does Emerson say the world will do to you for nonconformity?

4. Who said "To the persevering mortal ... the blessed Immortals are swift"?

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

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