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Which statement best describes how the tone of Society and Solitude is different from the tone of Chapter I of Nature?

A
Society and Solitude has a soft and inviting tone, while Nature has a largely exasperated tone.
B
Society and Solitude has a reserved and quiet tone, while Nature has a forceful tone.
C
Society and Solitude has a morbid tone, while Nature has a more lighthearted tone.
D
Society and Solitude has a contemplative tone, while Nature has a more lyrical and whimsical tone.
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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 they should only appear occasionally.
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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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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Which statement best summarizes the fourth paragraph of Chapter I of Nature?

A
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 is the best summary of Emerson’s view of solitude expressed in Society and Solitude?

A
Spending time in solitude is more beneficial than spending time in society.
B
Solitude is valuable only when it is balanced with use while in society.
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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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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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
It is impossible to practice solitude and be a part of society, and a person must choose one.
B
In order to balance society and solitude, one must maintain both independence and sympathy for others.
C
Being a part of society is preferable to being in solitude, as long as one has sympathy for others.
D
Practicing solitude is preferable to being part of society, because it allows a person to maintain independence.
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How does Emerson relate independence and friendships in Society and Solitude?

A
He indicates that friendship can make independence easier.
B
He considers true independence impossible within a friendship.
C
He feels that independence can strengthen friendships.
D
He views independence as an impulse that works against friendships.
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Which best states how the concept of trust is portrayed in Chapter I of Nature and in Society and Solitude?

A
Nature implies suspicion of others but does not state it, while Society and Solitude states directly that suspicion of others is natural.
B
Nature advocates skepticism of all others, while Society and Solitude suggests that it is nobler to be more trusting.
C
Nature indicates that few individuals trust each other, while Society and Solitude suggests that trust is the glue that holds a society together.
D
Nature suggests that skepticism is healthy, while Society and Solitude suggests that study of nature makes one less skeptical.

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