Emerson
Authored by Sarah Williams
English
11th Grade
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
How does Emerson define "genius"?
To have all of the knowledge in the world
To believe your own thoughts and follow your intuition
To practice generosity
To become acquainted with the natural world
Tags
CCSS.RL.2.6
CCSS.RL.8.3
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
What is the point of the comparison Emerson makes between the kernel of corn and human effort?
You must work hard to nurture vegetable crops, just as you must work hard to achieve your potential.
People cannot survive without food, so we must all work very hard.
As corn grows slowly, so it takes a long time for people to realize their potential.
A kernel of corn is very small and hard to see. In a similar way, our potential is often hidden and hard to see.
Tags
CCSS.RL.2.6
CCSS.RL.8.3
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
What is Emerson’s overall perspective on society?
Society helps people achieve their potential.
We must accept society’s rules.
Society is all that stands between us and the forces of chaos.
Society conspires to deny people their individual freedoms.
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
Emerson states that the most sacred part of a person is —
the work that they accomplish
the integrity of their individual mind
their courage to be a nonconformist
the shadow that they cast on the world
Tags
CCSS.RL.2.6
CCSS.RL.8.3
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
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.
Tags
CCSS.RL.2.6
CCSS.RL.8.3
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
What is the main theme of Emerson's Self-Reliance?
Authority and obedience
Collectivism and collaboration
Individualism and self-trust
Conformity and dependence
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
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.
Tags
CCSS.RL.2.6
CCSS.RL.8.3
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