In "Self-Reliance," at what conviction does Emerson say that all people arrive during their education?

• That people shouldn't be jealous of others and accept who they are.

• That people will never get better so they should give up hope of a better life.

• That society is just too big to fight and they should just give in

• That you would be better off in life if you stopped studying

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In "Self-Reliance," what two fears does Emerson identify as those that stop people from trusting themselves?

• fear of other's reactions and fear of the truth

• fear of other's reactions and fear of dying

• fear of other's reactions and fear of being inconsistent

• fear of other's reactions and fear of rabbits

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According to Nature, what does Emerson say that people regain when they enter the natural world?

• questions and answers

• reason and faith

• mosquito bites and heat rash

• hope and security

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In Nature, what does Emerson say is the greatest delight that nature gives?

• the hidden relationship between humanity and nature

• the immediate answers to all the questions we could ever have

• the happiness that comes from being loved

• dandelions and grass between your toes

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In Nature, in what way does Emerson say that nature can change?

• Our perception of nature changes with how we feel.

• Our perception of nature changes which emotions we can feel.

• Our perception of nature is a solid link to our past and future.

• Trick question: Nature doesn't change; it is a consistent part of experience.

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What does Emerson call consistency?

• "A great warrior against chaos"

• "The secret sage of intelligence"

• "The elf on the shelf"

• "The hobgoblin of little minds"

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Which of the the three basic tenets does "Self-Reliance" best represent?

• People are able to discover higher truth on their own through intuition.

• Humans are essentially good beings.

• Humans, nature, and God are all connected.

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Which of the the three basic tenets does Nature best represent?

• People are able to discover higher truth on their own through intuition.

• Humans are essentially good beings.

• Humans, nature, and God are all connected.

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The basic theme of "Self-Reliance" is

• Trust no one.

• Trust yourself.

• Trust your loved ones.

• Trust in society.

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The main theme of Nature is

• Nature is to be feared and treated with deep respect.

• We all need to work together to protect the natural world.

• People are an interconnected part of nature.

• People need to exert control over nature and tame it.

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