AnswersPBCSD_CR_1001375_English 3_for_Credit_Recovery_S1andS2_2015Unit Test

Ralph Waldo Emerson Answers

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Which statement best summarizes the final two paragraphs of Chapter I of Nature?

A
The power in nature that one perceives is due both to nature and to one’s own intelligence.
B
One is repeatedly struck by the ability of nature to affect one’s mind and body.
C
Much of nature is truly beautiful and has an overwhelming effect on one’s mind and body.
D
One may appreciate the great beauty of nature but is unable to fully understand it.
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Which statement best summarizes the fourth paragraph of Chapter I of Nature?

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There is nothing quite as beautiful and mysterious as nature at its most sublime, so nature should never be developed.
B
Though it can be difficult to understand nature’s workings, the rewards for doing so are great.
C
Because nature is truly beautiful, even sublime, human beings feel inferior about their own endeavors.
D
Truly experiencing and absorbing the beauty of nature can have a healing effect on the mind and body.
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Which statement would be included in a summary of the first paragraph of Chapter I of Nature?

A
There are numerous stars in the sky at night that one can see.
B
Looking at the stars in the city makes them seem impressive.
C
The stars at night are beautiful but sometimes unappreciated.
D
Looking at the stars can teach one about the design of the universe.
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How is the concept of solitude portrayed in both Society and Solitude and Chapter I of Nature?

A
Solitude is acknowledged as unnecessary.
B
Solitude is encouraged by most people in society.
C
Solitude is viewed as a source of strength.
D
Solitude is considered to be of little value.
5

Which best summarizes the role of conversation expressed in Society and Solitude?

A
Conversation is a way for two people who are strangers to find out if they can share the same community.
B
Conversation has the power to either affirm or destroy the connections between people.
C
In conversation, two individuals are able to assess each other’s degree of honesty.
D
In conversation, people often reveal unique and quirky aspects of their personalities.
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How does the relationship between “man and vegetable” described in paragraph five of Chapter I of Nature support the piece’s central idea?

A
It indicates that a better relationship with the natural world would help improve human society.
B
It suggests that humans don’t spend nearly enough time thinking about or studying nature.
C
It urges readers to learn more about plants and trees so they can cultivate them more effectively.
D
It suggests that the relationship between humans and nature is mystical but also unquestionable.
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Which statement best describes the imagery in Chapter I of Nature and in Society and Solitude?

A
Both primarily use metaphor and simile.
B
Both use a majority of natural images.
C
Neither uses images related to cities or towns.
D
Much of the imagery in both is highly symbolic.
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Which is the best summary of Emerson’s view of solitude expressed in Society and Solitude?

A
Spending time in solitude is preferable to spending time in society, and it is ultimately more beneficial.
B
Though solitude is not necessarily valuable in and of itself, it is important to recognize its significance within a larger community.
C
Solitude can be beneficial in that it allows the mind to contemplate necessary and difficult questions.
D
Only through spending time in solitude and in deep observation of the natural world can one find happiness within society.
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What attitude toward the stars does Emerson express in the first paragraph of Chapter I of Nature?

A
He feels that he would like to look at nothing else.
B
He feels that they are impossible to understand.
C
He feels that looking at them makes one mournful.
D
He feels they represent awe-inspiring beauty.
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Which is the best summary of paragraph six of Chapter I of Nature?

A
It is very difficult to fully enjoy nature by oneself.
B
To experience nature at its fullest requires mental effort.
C
No human being can fully and truly experience nature.
D
The enjoyment of nature is something that takes practice.

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