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This test consists of 5 short answer questions and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. Emerson explains what underlies the present and life and death. What is it?

2. Emerson says we should do what instead of sitting down to "cry for company" with others?

3. Which of the following does Emerson NOT say "looks abroad" in talking about mimicking other countries?

4. What is it that man no longer dares to say, according to Emerson?

5. What do young men do if they fail in their first enterprises?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Explain Emerson's comparison of society to a joint-stock company by explaining what a joint-stock company is and how it works, as well as Emerson's ideas about society's investments and duties and what society receives for it's role in "the company."

Essay Topic 2

Give a detailed explanation of how Emerson recommends dealing with relationships with friends and family in paragraph 30 and defend or contradict his recommendation.

Essay Topic 3

What does Emerson say the world has learned from its kings? Describe Emerson's view and give your own opinion on the subject.

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