Self-Reliance

by

Ralph Waldo Emerson

Self-Reliance: Paragraphs 29-32 Quiz 2 questions

Test your knowledge of Paragraphs 29-32. Submit your answers to see your results and get feedback.
How does Emerson suggest a self-reliant individual should handle accusations of immorality from society?
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By conforming to societal norms to avoid conflict
By ensuring they fulfill personal moral responsibilities
By seeking forgiveness from authority figures
By completely isolating themselves from critics
What does Emerson say is required to resist conventional standards of morality?
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Ordinary courage and persistence
Something god-like in one's character
Extreme willpower and self-discipline
Support from like-minded people