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Read the quotation from "Song of Myself." You will hardly know who I am or what I mean, But I shall be good health to you nevertheless, And filter and fibre your blood. Failing to fetch me at first keep encouraged, Missing me one place search another, I stop somewhere waiting for you. Which statement best summarizes the theme that these lines suggest?

A
A clear-eyed vision of one’s strengths is crucial.
B
One should keep striving, even in the face of adversity.
C
The self is complex and an integral part of nature.
D
One should always be faithful to one’s friends.
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Which statement best describes the theme of "Song of Myself"?

A
Belief in one’s self should be the ultimate goal of one’s life.
B
Everyone should try as hard as they can to free their spirits and minds.
C
Close observation of the world is the key to understanding it.
D
There is room for many experiences and, indeed, selves within one self.
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Read the line from "Song of Myself." For every atom belonging to me as good belongs to you. What is the effect of the word “atom” in this line and later in the poem?

A
It suggests that the narrator values science over spirituality.
B
It emphasizes the narrator’s belief that people should give away all of their belongings.
C
It suggests that the narrator values nature over material objects.
D
It emphasizes the narrator’s belief that every parcel of the Earth belongs to everyone.
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Which characteristic makes "Song of Myself" a free verse poem?

A
the absence of a consistent rhythmic structure
B
the presence of a strong theme
C
the presence of a definite voice
D
the use of images from nature and everyday life
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Which best describes Emerson’s central message to his contemporaries in "Self-Reliance"?

A
One must limit one’s communication with people in the community.
B
One must conform in order to survive in the world.
C
One should follow one’s conscience instead of what others dictate.
D
One should work to improve society for future generations.
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Read the excerpt from Ralph Waldo Emerson’s "Self-Reliance." These are the voices which we hear in solitude, but they grow faint and inaudible as we enter into the world. Society everywhere is in conspiracy against the manhood of every one of its members. Which transcendental belief does this excerpt best illustrate?

A
Societal rules are less important than an individual’s conscience.
B
Society helps people express their individuality.
C
Societal rules are necessary to maintain order among the people.
D
Society and government corrupt the individual.
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Based on “Economy” from Walden , which most likely describes Thoreau’s attitude toward the outdoors?

A
He considered the wilderness something to be conquered.
B
He preferred to pursue intellectual endeavors indoors.
C
He was impressed but mildly intimidated by the wilderness.
D
He was interested in being completely surrounded by nature.
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According to “Economy” from Walden , what happened before the framing of Thoreau’s house was completed?

A
He bought the property he planned to live on.
B
He bought a cabin to break down for lumber.
C
He hiked through the woods studying nature.
D
He investigated the history of the land.
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Read the first stanza of "The Tide Rises, The Tide Falls." THE TIDE rises, the tide falls, The twilight darkens, the curlew calls; Along the sea-sands damp and brown The traveller hastens toward the town, And the tide rises, the tide falls. Which statement best describes the theme of this stanza?

A
Human beings are challenged by events in the natural world.
B
Human beings have built too many towns near natural resources.
C
Nature will eventually solve all of humanity’s problems.
D
Nature and humans move independently of each other.
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Read the first stanza of "The Tide Rises, The Tide Falls." The tide rises, the tide falls, The twilight darkens, the curlew calls; Along the sea-sands damp and brown The traveller hastens toward the town, And the tide rises, the tide falls. Why does the poet most likely use the words “damp and brown” to describe the sands?

A
to create a subdued mood within the poem
B
to give a sense of the time of year
C
to make the poem more haunting or unsettling
D
to evoke sadness within the reader
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How does the theme of "The Tide Rises, The Tide Falls" develop as the poem moves forward?

A
The poem begins by suggesting that humans live in harmony with nature, then contradicts itself by the end.
B
The poem’s overall theme changes from one that indicates an awe of nature to one that conveys a fear of it.
C
The poem starts with an indication of inevitability and ends on a note of transcendence.
D
The natural imagery is developed throughout to indicate that nature continues long after humans do.
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Why is the image of the setting sun most likely not described in great detail in "Because I Could Not Stop for Death"?

A
It is a part of the plot that does little to contribute to the theme.
B
It is not a significant aspect of the mood created within the poem.
C
It is not meant to be seen as an important symbol within the poem.
D
It is a common symbol of death that requires little description.
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How do the settings of "Because I Could Not Stop for Death" and "Some Keep the Sabbath Going to Church" differ?

A
The landscape in the former represents a worshipful attitude toward nature, while the natural setting is only symbolic in the latter.
B
The countryside setting in the former creates a dreamlike mood, while the setting of the latter creates a mood of artificial happiness.
C
Traveling in the former represents a journey toward death, while the setting of the latter shows that the speaker is well grounded.
D
The setting of the former is separate from the poem’s themes, while the setting of the latter is merely a backdrop for a larger theme.
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How are the speakers’ sense of goals different in "Because I Could Not Stop for Death" and "Some Keep the Sabbath Going to Church"?

A
The speaker in the former views her goal as intangible, while the speaker in the latter considers her goal as too distant to achieve.
B
The speaker in the former thinks that she may never reach her goal, while the speaker in the latter is far more confident.
C
The speaker in the former knows exactly what her goal is, while the speaker in the latter believes that she has already achieved it.
D
The speaker in the former is not interested in achieving a goal, while the speaker in the latter is passionately interested.
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How are the main concepts of "Some Keep the Sabbath Going to Church" and "Because I Could Not Stop for Death" treated in both poems?

A
They are treated as if they are ultimately incomprehensible.
B
They are treated evenly and in a very matter-of-fact manner.
C
They are treated as if they are utterly unimportant and trivial.
D
They are treated with great reverence and kept at a distance.
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What does the first stanza of "Some Keep the Sabbath Going to Church" suggest about the speaker’s view of religious customs?

A
She participates only in religious customs that relate to nature.
B
She participates in religious customs in an unconventional way.
C
She finds religious customs to be tedious.
D
She does not believe in creating religious customs.
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Read the excerpt from Society and Solitude . Solitude is impracticable, and society fatal. We must keep our head in the one and our hands in the other. The conditions are met, if we keep our independence, yet do not lose our sympathy. Which best describes Emerson’s argument in this excerpt?

A
Practicing solitude is preferable to being part of society, because it allows a person to maintain independence.
B
In order to balance society and solitude, one must maintain both independence and sympathy for others.
C
It is impossible to practice solitude and be a part of society, and a person must choose one.
D
Being a part of society is preferable to being in solitude, as long as one has sympathy for others.
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Which statement best describes Emerson’s opinion of communities, according to the first paragraph of Society and Solitude ?

A
Communities are the foundation of human society, and without them people would perish.
B
People live in communities for the purpose of friendship, but nothing else is gained from them.
C
Communities are important for the well-being of the individuals that comprise them.
D
Regardless of how tightly bound communities may seem, each person is ultimately alone.
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Considering "Civil Disobedience," which best describes one similarity between Thoreau and Martin Luther King, Jr.?

A
Both felt that prison robbed them of their drive to persevere.
B
Both were assassinated because of their ideas and influence.
C
Both felt that people have the moral responsibility to disobey unjust laws.
D
Both expressed complete faith that the government would change unfair laws.
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Read the excerpt from a letter Martin Luther King, Jr. wrote while imprisoned in Birmingham Jail in 1963. One who breaks an unjust law must do so openly, lovingly, and with a willingness to accept the penalty. Based on his behavior in "Civil Disobedience," how would Thoreau most likely feel about King’s statement?

A
He would agree with King that one should engage in political protest peacefully.
B
He would believe that King did not understand the nature of political protest.
C
He would believe that his reasons and King’s reasons for protest were completely unrelated.
D
He would disagree with King’s belief that one must accept the penalty for political protest.

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