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What does Emerson argue should be the basis of human actions in the second paragraph of “Self-Reliance”?

A
the urge to succeed and make a decent living
B
the right to protect one’s property from damage by others
C
confidence in one’s intelligence and inner worth
D
a desire for progress and innovation in society
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Which quotation from "Self-Reliance" best summarizes Emerson’s view on belief in oneself?

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These are the voices which we hear in solitude...
B
We but half express ourselves, and are ashamed of that divine idea which each of us represents.
C
There is a time in every man's education when he arrives at the conviction that envy is ignorance...
D
Nothing is at last sacred but the integrity of your own mind.
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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 have built too many towns near natural resources.
B
Nature will eventually solve all of humanity’s problems.
C
Nature and humans move independently of each other.
D
Human beings are challenged by events in the natural world.
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How does the theme of "The Tide Rises, The Tide Falls" develop as the poem moves forward?

A
The poem starts with an indication of inevitability and ends on a note of transcendence.
B
The natural imagery is developed throughout to indicate that nature continues long after humans do.
C
The poem’s overall theme changes from one that indicates an awe of nature to one that conveys a fear of it.
D
The poem begins by suggesting that humans live in harmony with nature, then contradicts itself by the end.
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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 give a sense of the time of year
B
to evoke sadness within the reader
C
to create a subdued mood within the poem
D
to make the poem more haunting or unsettling
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Which statement best summarizes the third paragraph of “Economy” in Walden ?

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The building he took his house’s boards from was not in very good shape. The price was reasonable, though.
B
Having finished framing his house, he sought out another house to dismantle for building materials. He found one and bought it cheaply.
C
His house frame was ready for its boards by mid-April. He had gotten the boards from a small, run-down building he purchased for a good price.
D
First he constructed the frame of his house, and then he bought the boards. The boards came from another house.
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How does Thoreau defend his approach in the second paragraph of “Economy” in Walden ?

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He uses the word “I” because he feels it sounds more interesting.
B
He uses the word “I” for the sake of sincerity and honesty.
C
He does not use first-person point of view because his is a fictional account.
D
He uses first-person point of view to get his readers’ attention.
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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 expressed complete faith that the government would change unfair laws.
C
Both felt that people have the moral responsibility to disobey unjust laws.
D
Both were assassinated because of their ideas and influence.
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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 his reasons and King’s reasons for protest were completely unrelated.
C
He would believe that King did not understand the nature of political protest.
D
He would disagree with King’s belief that one must accept the penalty for political protest.
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Which statement best describes Emerson’s opinion of communities, according to the first paragraph of Society and Solitude ?

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People live in communities for the purpose of friendship, but nothing else is gained from them.
B
Communities are important for the well-being of the individuals that comprise them.
C
Regardless of how tightly bound communities may seem, each person is ultimately alone.
D
Communities are the foundation of human society, and without them people would perish.
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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
In order to balance society and solitude, one must maintain both independence and sympathy for others.
B
It is impossible to practice solitude and be a part of society, and a person must choose one.
C
Practicing solitude is preferable to being part of society, because it allows a person to maintain independence.
D
Being a part of society is preferable to being in solitude, as long as one has sympathy for others.
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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 a common symbol of death that requires little description.
C
It is not a significant aspect of the mood created within the poem.
D
It is not meant to be seen as an important symbol within the poem.
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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 is not interested in achieving a goal, while the speaker in the latter is passionately interested.
B
The speaker in the former knows exactly what her goal is, while the speaker in the latter believes that she has already achieved it.
C
The speaker in the former thinks that she may never reach her goal, while the speaker in the latter is far more confident.
D
The speaker in the former views her goal as intangible, while the speaker in the latter considers her goal as too distant to achieve.
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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
Traveling in the former represents a journey toward death, while the setting of the latter shows that the speaker is well grounded.
B
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.
C
The landscape in the former represents a worshipful attitude toward nature, while the natural setting is only symbolic in the latter.
D
The countryside setting in the former creates a dreamlike mood, while the setting of the latter creates a mood of artificial happiness.
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Based on “Economy” from Walden , which most likely describes Thoreau’s attitude toward the outdoors?

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

A
He investigated the history of the land.
B
He bought a cabin to break down for lumber.
C
He bought the property he planned to live on.
D
He hiked through the woods studying nature.
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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 definite voice
C
the presence of a strong theme
D
the use of images from nature and everyday life
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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 emphasizes the narrator’s belief that people should give away all of their belongings.
B
It suggests that the narrator values nature over material objects.
C
It suggests that the narrator values science over spirituality.
D
It emphasizes the narrator’s belief that every parcel of the Earth belongs to everyone.
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Which statement best describes the theme of "Song of Myself"?

A
Everyone should try as hard as they can to free their spirits and minds.
B
There is room for many experiences and, indeed, selves within one self.
C
Close observation of the world is the key to understanding it.
D
Belief in one’s self should be the ultimate goal of one’s life.
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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
One should keep striving, even in the face of adversity.
B
One should always be faithful to one’s friends.
C
The self is complex and an integral part of nature.
D
A clear-eyed vision of one’s strengths is crucial.

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