Have an account?
Skip to Content
Build your own quiz
15 questions
Show Answers
See Preview
- 1. Multiple ChoiceHow does Emerson define "genius"?To have all of the knowledge in the worldTo believe your own thoughts and follow your intuitionTo practice generosityTo become acquainted with the natural world
- 2. Multiple ChoiceWhat is the point of the comparison Emerson makes between the kernel of corn and human effort?You must work hard to nurture vegetable crops, just as you must work hard to achieve your potential.People cannot survive without food, so we must all work very hard.As corn grows slowly, so it takes a long time for people to realize their potential.A kernel of corn is very small and hard to see. In a similar way, our potential is often hidden and hard to see.
- 3. Multiple ChoiceWhat is Emerson’s overall opinion of society?Society helps people achieve their potential.We must accept society’s rules.Society is all that stands between us and the forces of chaos.Society conspires to deny people their individual freedoms.
- 4. Multiple ChoiceEmerson states that the most sacred part of a person is —the work that they accomplishthe integrity of their individual mindtheir courage to be a nonconformistthe shadow that they cast on the world
- 5. Multiple ChoiceEmerson says we are “ashamed of that divine idea which each of us represents.” Which of the following items best describes what he means by “that divine idea”?An image of the worldGodEach person’s unique character, as conceived by GodA wonderful and exciting plan of action
- 6. Multiple ChoiceThe tone of Emerson’s essay is best described as —neutraldespairingupliftinggloomy
- 7. Multiple ChoiceWhat is the best paraphrase for "Trust thyself; every heart vibrates to that iron string"?Follow your instinct; it's where good art comes from.Follow your instinct; all people flourish when following this advice because it's such a steadfast fact of nature.Follow your instinct; everyone is depending on you.Follow your instinct; God is the iron string that connects us all.
- 8. Multiple ChoiceWhich of the following quotes best supports Emerson's views on youth?The nonchalance of boys who are sure of a dinner, and would disdain as much as a lord to do or say aught to conciliate one, is the healthy attitude of human nature.The sculpture in the memory is not without preestablished harmony.Accept the place the divine providence has found for you, the society of your contemporaries, the connection of the events.He who would gather immortal palms must not be hindered by the name of goodness, but must explore if it be goodness.
- 9. Multiple ChoiceWhat does Emerson deduce is the self-reliant person's obligation to the poor?To feed and nourish themTo pray for themTo share with them your wisdomNo obligation unless you know and respect them
- 10. Multiple Choice
What does Emerson mean when he says "virtues are...rather the exception than the rule"?
Virtues are a second line of defense in human morality.
Virtues are the same for all people
Virtues limit our desire/ability to act according to our own instincts.
Virtues help keep the world in order
- 11. Multiple Choice
The primary goal of the paragraph that begins "The objection..." is which of the following?
To denounce organized religion
To criticize a particular political group
To dismantle any benefit of conformity
To establish humanity as ideologically blind
- 12. Multiple ChoiceWhich of the following does Emerson not compare memory or consistency with?A corpseA hobgoblinA coatA ship
- 13. Multiple Choice
The second section starting with "Let a man..." represents a shift from _____________ to _____________.
Reflective, understanding
Observational, instructional
Optimistic, pessimistic
Practical, contemplative
- 14. Multiple Choice
Which of the following is not one of the four areas where Emerson claims, in the third section, that self-reliance is most needed?
Religion
Art
Culture
School
- 15. Multiple ChoiceWhy does Emerson claim that we need self-reliance in studies of religion?There is no one god.Religious studies tend to discourage creativity.All religions have failed to produce a viable morality.He says that religion is the one place where we don't need to be self-reliant.
- Answer choicesTagsAnswer choicesTags