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Journals by Ralph Waldo Emerson - Exam
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  • 1. What year was Ralph Waldo Emerson born?
A) 1815
B) 1776
C) 1795
D) 1803
  • 2. What is the main theme of Emerson's journals?
A) Social critique
B) Historical events
C) Self-reliance
D) Romantic love
  • 3. Emerson's journals provide insight into his thoughts on which topic?
A) Technology
B) War
C) Nature
D) Urban life
  • 4. In what year did Emerson begin keeping his journals?
A) 1835
B) 1820
C) 1840
D) 1810
  • 5. Which phrase is associated with Emerson's philosophy?
A) Seek and you shall find
B) Know thy enemy
C) To thine own self be true
D) Trust thyself
  • 6. Which topic does Emerson criticize in his journals?
A) Societal conformity
B) Scientific advancements
C) Personal ambition
D) Romantic relationships
  • 7. Emerson often discusses which of the following in his journals?
A) Individualism
B) Materialism
C) Fatalism
D) Collectivism
  • 8. Emerson's journals reflect his thoughts on what kind of relationship?
A) The relationship between man and technology.
B) The relationship between man and nature.
C) The relationship between man and society.
D) The relationship between man and time.
  • 9. What was one of Emerson's views on education?
A) It should only be academic.
B) It should emphasize memorization.
C) It should be strictly traditional.
D) It should focus on self-discovery.
  • 10. Which philosophical influence is notable in Emerson's writings?
A) Empiricism
B) Materialism
C) Idealism
D) Pragmatism
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