Romanticism, Emerson, Thoreau

Which of the following ideas is NOT a characteristic of romanticism?

• practicality

• love of nature

• optimism

• mysticism

In what way were the Romantic authors different from their predecessors?

• They were much more focused on general society than the individual.

• They used their imaginations to create potential government laws.

• They felt freed from restraints and rules in literature.

• They were abolitionists.

Which of the following historical details did NOT aid in the development of the Romantic movement in America?

• the Civil War

• the Jacksonian era

• westward expansion

• the close of the Civil War

According to Emerson, what quality would society most value in a person?

• individuality

• optimism

• conformity

• pessimism

When Emerson writes, "A man should learn to detect and watch that gleam of light which flashes across his mind from within," he is most likely referring to...

• a person's optimism

• a person's individual ideas

• a person's rebellion from society

• when the moon hits your eye

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According to Emerson, when is a person content?

• when he has put his heart into his work

• when he has done his best

• when he has trusted the iron string

• all of the above

• both A and B

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Thoreau asserts that a government which governs _______ is best.

• least

• most

• wisely

• in an unbiased manner

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Why does Thoreau believe that a majority are permitted to rule?

• It is the fairest solution in a democracy.

• The majority are most likely in a pursuit of justice.

• The majority are physically the strongest.

• Both A and C.

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Based on "Walden," which of the following ideas would Thoreau value most?

• frugality

• connection to nature

• tradition

• unceasing work ethic

In "Civil Disobedience," Thoreau is reflecting on his time...

• in nature

• in jail

• in the west

• in school

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