Ralph Waldo Emerson and Transcendentalism

What was Ralph Waldo Emerson's role in the transcendentalist movement?

• Leader

• Follower

• Critic

• Opponent

Which word from the vocabulary list describes 'a food you can't stand'?

• aversion

• exhilaration

• nonconformist

• decorum

Fill in the blank: The ancient Roman poet Horace advised, 'Never ________.'

• despair

• rejoice

• conform

• hesitate

What does Emerson suggest every heart vibrates to?

• A) A universal truth

• B) An iron string

• C) A golden rule

• D) A divine melody.

What does the word 'importune' mean?

• To ask urgently

• To ignore

• To celebrate

• To forget

What is the meaning of the word 'slough' as used in the passage?

• A swamp

• The cast-off skin of a snake

• A type of tree

• A mountain

Fill in the blank: When in nature, Emerson feels that nothing can befall him in life, no disgrace, no ______.

• Calamity

• Joy

• Fear

• Anger

Which ideals do the essays celebrate that reflect Emerson’s motto, 'Trust thyself'?

• Self-reliance

• Independence

• Intuition

• All of the above.

What does Emerson mean by 'the integrity of your own mind'?

• Being true to oneself

• Following societal norms

• Adhering to religious beliefs

• Seeking external validation

In 'Self-Reliance,' what does Emerson suggest about the influence of society on the individual?

• It is beneficial

• It is limiting

• It is necessary

• It is empowering.