5.03 Emerson Reading Quiz

What message does the poem "Concord Hymn," by Emerson convey?

• The power of nature is greater than the strength of humans.

• With the passage of time, memories fade and lose relevance.

• There is no glory in war, only loss and suffering.

• A society's mistakes often result in powerful lessons.

What attitude toward the minutemen does Emerson most clearly express in "Concord Hymn"?

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  He expresses regret.

• He expresses bewilderment.

• He expresses gratitude.

• He expresses awe.

How do Emerson's poems, "Concord Hymn" and "Each and All" reflect Transcendentalist ideas?

• Both poems connect nature and the spiritual world.

• They encourage people to take charge of their own destinies.

• Both poems deal with conflicts that arise as societies modernize.

• They celebrate military victories and memorialize war heroes.

Which of the following options is a central idea present in Emerson's "Self-Reliance"?

• To live authentic lives, people should practice nonconformity.

• People who openly share their opinions are most respected in society.

• To improve oneself, it is necessary to consider others' viewpoints.

• Fate is predetermined so there is little value in trying to change.

In "Self-Reliance" one of Emerson's central ideas is: Individuals should determine their own fate, not society.

Which quote from the text below supports this central idea?

• "What I must do is all that concerns me, not what the people think."

• "And we are now men, and must accept in the highest mind the same transcendent destiny."

• "Nothing is at last sacred but the integrity of your own mind.…"

• "Society is a joint-stock company, in which the members agree…"

With what sort of "self-reliance" is Emerson primarily concerned?

• He is concerned with personal survival against the elements

• He is concerned with working hard to succeed in business or a career.

• He is concerned with individualism and independence of thought.

• He is concerned with building a transcontinental railroad to bridge the east to the west coast.