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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Emerson claims that there are "two confessionals, in one or the other of which we must be shriven." What are the confessionals he is referring to?
(a) Others and the self.
(b) God and others.
(c) God and the Church.
(d) God and the self.

2. Emerson says we should do what instead of sitting down to "cry for company" with others?
(a) Impart to them friendship and companionship in uncomplicated sympathy.
(b) Impart to them truth and health in rough electric shocks.
(c) Impart to them strength and good will in simple sweetness.
(d) Impart to them will and self-sufficiency in course precision of reality.

3. How does Emerson claim we give men the power to annoy us?
(a) Through our weakness.
(b) Through our curiosity.
(c) Through our dependence.
(d) Through our friendliness.

4. What do Alfred, Scanderbeg and Gustavus have in common?
(a) They all protect their kingdoms against powerful enemies.
(b) They all are kings.
(c) They all are dukes.
(d) They all lead their people to great riches.

5. What does Emerson recommend we do in our relationships with our family?
(a) Accept them for who they are.
(b) Help them build their own self-reliance.
(c) Ask them for help in building our self-reliance.
(d) Stop living according to their expectations.

6. What do our first journeys reveal?
(a) The ruins of ruins.
(b) The wonders of the world.
(c) A fool's paradise.
(d) The indifference of places.

7. What is antinomianism ("The populace think that your rejection of popular standards is ... mere antinomianism")?
(a) Rejection of manners.
(b) Rejection of society.
(c) Nihilism.
(d) Spite.

8. What does Emerson say one shouldn't travel in hope of?
(a) "Finding somewhat greater than [one] knows."
(b) "Leaving all the past behind."
(c) "Escaping the difficult decisions ahead."
(d) "Finding Thebes and Palmyra."

9. In writing about strength, to whom does Emerson compare the American?
(a) The Viking.
(b) The Ecuadorian.
(c) The New Zealander.
(d) The Algerian.

10. What does Emerson say you can "present every moment"?
(a) Your art.
(b) Your will.
(c) Your own gift.
(d) Yourself.

11. What is a hieroglyphic as referred to in talking about virtue paid to kings, nobles and great proprietors?
(a) An Egyptian pictogram.
(b) A symbol.
(c) A puzzle.
(d) A monument.

12. Whom does Emerson say we should awaken when entering "into the state of war"?
(a) Thor and Woden.
(b) Mars and Jupiter.
(c) Zeus and Hera.
(d) Camulus and Cocidius.

13. Which is the definition of the word "valors" when Caratach is admonished to inquire the mind of the god Audate and replies: "His hidden meaning lies in our endeavours; Our valors are our best gods.")?
(a) Courage and boldness.
(b) Regard and esteem.
(c) Distinguishing traits.
(d) Principles and standards.

14. How does Emerson say a cultivated man feels about his property?
(a) Satisfied.
(b) Ashamed.
(c) Respectful.
(d) Proud.

15. Emerson laments that strong intellects "dare not yet hear God himself, unless he speak the phraseology of..." whom?
(a) Society at large.
(b) David, or Jeremiah or Paul.
(c) Luther, or Milton or Plato.
(d) Lukas, or Daniel or Isaiah.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Emerson call "primary wisdom"?

2. Which faith does Emerson NOT mention as an example of "creeds and churches"?

3. Which of the following does Emerson NOT use as an example of self-sufficiency?

4. When does Emerson claim power ceases?

5. Emerson states, "The way, the thought, the good, shall be wholly strange and new." What does he mean?

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