Society is the greatest obstacle to self trust because of all of the following EXCEPT

Societal religion & politics help people discover themselves

Anti-transcendentalists believe

that life consisted of both good and evil

Which of these is NOT a result of the increased value of education?

Going to college became a goal for all

An real-life example of "we but half express ourselves, and are ashamed" is

Drinking at a party because it is cool, but not right

Which of these ideas is NOT represented in "Self Reliance?"

Owning a plot of land and producing corn = success

What is Emerson best known for?

Being the pioneer of transcendentalism

The nineteenth century in America is often called the American Renaissance because:

Of its art and literary achievements

What does Emerson mean when he says, "To be great is to be misunderstood?"

People never accept change easily, but they need to know

According to Emerson, envy is ignorance because

Everyone has the power to achieve what they want

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Introduction to Transcendentalism -Emerson

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This quiz tests knowledge on The Flowering of New England, Emerson's background, and"Self-Reliance"

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1
Emerson's first publication was
"Nature"
"Self Reliance"
"Transcendentalism"
"Journals"
2
Society is the greatest obstacle to self trust because of all of the following EXCEPT
People are afraid others will not agree with their thoughts
Everyone is protecting their worth
Society has traditions; if you break them you are an outcast
Societal religion & politics help people discover themselves
3
According to Emerson, every problem can be solved through
Self Reliance
Team Work
Power of Positivity
God
4
Anti-transcendentalists believe
that God acted and spoke through the individual
that life consisted of both good and evil
basic universal truths lie beyond the knowledge from senses
natural, human, and spiritual meanings are interwoven
5
Where can you truly connect to the universe according to Emerson?
In nature with your friends
At church
In nature by yourself
Praying in a group
6
Which of these is NOT a result of the increased value of education?
Public school was adopted by all states
People began reading newspapers
Going to college became a goal for all
Public lectures became popular
7
Which of these is NOT a technological advancement of this time period?
Typewriter
Modes of Transportation
Telegraph
Agricultural machinery
8
An real-life example of "we but half express ourselves, and are ashamed" is
Wearing a marching band shirt to a football party
Acting in a play
Staying home to study when all your friends go to a party
Drinking at a party because it is cool, but not right
9
What was the major reason why Emerson became a transcendentalist?
He had a spiritual encounter with God
His wife died
He fought with the church
The new value of education
10
Transcendentalist writings came out of which city?
Boston
New York City
Cambridge
Somerville
11
Which of these ideas is NOT represented in "Self Reliance?"
Do not be afraid to haveyour own ideas and to share them
Owning a plot of land and producing corn = success
Intuition is the most important wisdom and truth
You must work hard or you will not be happy
12
What is Emerson best known for?
Being a prominent religious figure
Being successful as a lecturer, essayist, author, and orator
Being the pioneer of transcendentalism
His wife dying at a young age
13
Transcendentalism is
religious
careful
optimistic
pessimistic
14
The nineteenth century in America is often called the American Renaissance because:
America aspired to be like its European counterparts
It was a time of optimism
Of its art and literary achievements
Of its advances in technology
15
Which of these does the Oversoul not connect?
God
Nature
Man
Universe
16
Two civil rights campaigns that started during this time period were
Anti-Slavery
Farmers Union
Gay Rights Movement
Women's Suffrage
17
What does Emerson mean when he says, "To be great is to be misunderstood?"
Societal greats are mostly politicians who noone understands
You are great if you use big words people cannot understand
If you are great, people will call you a liar
People never accept change easily, but they need to know
18
Which of these in NOT a transcendentalist value?
Over Soul
Power of Community
Connection to Nature
Power of Intution
19
Which of these authors is NOT a transcendentalist?
Melville
Longfellow
Thoreau
Emerson
20
According to Emerson, envy is ignorance because
Everyone has the power to achieve what they want
Jealousy is negative and does not exist in transcendentalism
Envy is ignoring other people's achievements
Jealousy runs in groups which is why one must be alone

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