Self-Reliance Quiz

What is the main theme of Emerson's Self-Reliance?

• Authority and obedience

• Collectivism and collaboration

• Individualism and self-trust

• Conformity and dependence

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CCSS.RL.9-10.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

According to Emerson, what is the key to self-reliance?

• Rely on others for guidance and support.

• Doubt oneself and seek validation from others.

• Conform to societal norms and expectations.

• Trust oneself and follow one's own instincts and beliefs.

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CCSS.RI.9-10.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

What does Emerson mean by 'Trust thyself'?

• One should never trust their own abilities and instincts and always rely on the opinions or judgments of others.

• One should always doubt their own abilities and instincts and rely solely on the opinions or judgments of others.

• One should trust others' abilities and instincts more than their own and not rely on their own judgments.

• One should have confidence in their own abilities and instincts, and not rely too heavily on the opinions or judgments of others.

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CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3

What does Emerson believe about conformity?

• Emerson believed that conformity was a necessary evil.

• Emerson believed that conformity was the key to success.

• Emerson believed that conformity was essential for personal growth.

• Emerson believed that conformity was the enemy of individuality and creativity.

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CCSS.RI.9-10.2

CCSS.RI.9-10.6

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

What does Emerson say about consistency and foolish consistency?

• Emerson says that consistency is important, but foolish consistency is when someone sticks to a certain belief or action even when it is clearly wrong or harmful.

• Emerson says that foolish consistency is always better than no consistency at all.

• Emerson says that consistency is only important in certain situations.

• Emerson says that consistency is not important at all.

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CCSS.RI.9-10.6

CCSS.RI.9-10.8

CCSS.RL.9-10.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

What does Emerson mean by 'A foolish consistency is the hobgoblin of little minds'?

• A foolish consistency is the key to success

• A foolish consistency is the sign of a great mind

• A foolish consistency is the mark of intelligence

• A foolish consistency is the hobgoblin of little minds means blindly sticking to a certain way of thinking or behaving, without considering other options or being open to change, is a sign of a small and narrow mind.

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CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3

What does Emerson say about society and self-reliance?

• Emerson believed that society often hinders individual growth and that true fulfillment comes from relying on oneself rather than conforming to societal norms.

• Emerson believed that society and self-reliance are equally important for individual growth and fulfillment.

• Emerson believed that society is necessary for individual growth and that conforming to societal norms is the key to true fulfillment.

• Emerson believed that self-reliance is overrated and that individuals should always rely on society for guidance.

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CCSS.RI.9-10.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

CCSS.W.9-10.1

CCSS.W.9-10.9

According to Emerson, what is the importance of nonconformity?

• Nonconformity is important because it helps individuals fit in and be accepted by society.

• Nonconformity is not important and only leads to chaos and disorder.

• Nonconformity is only important for rebellious individuals who want to cause trouble.

• Nonconformity is important because it allows individuals to express their own unique ideas and beliefs, rather than conforming to societal norms and expectations.

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CCSS.RI.9-10.1

CCSS.RI.9-10.2

CCSS.RI.9-10.6

CCSS.RL.9-10.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

CCSS.W.9-10.9

What does Emerson say about the value of solitude?

• Emerson believed that solitude is only beneficial for introverted individuals.

• Emerson believed that solitude is a waste of time and hinders personal growth.

• Emerson believed that solitude is necessary for personal growth and self-discovery.

• Emerson believed that solitude is harmful to mental health and should be avoided.

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CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3

What does Emerson mean by 'Whoso would be a man must be a nonconformist'?

• To be a true individual, one must not conform to societal norms and expectations, but rather think and act independently.

• Emerson believed that conformity was the key to success

• Being a nonconformist is a sign of weakness

• To be a man, one must conform to societal norms and expectations

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CCSS.RI.9-10.2

CCSS.RI.9-10.6

CCSS.RI.9-10.8

CCSS.RL.9-10.2