After Reading p192

According to Emerson, what virtue does society ask of each person?

• humility
• conformity
• jealousy
• individualism

What virtue does Emerson favor?

• humility
• conformity
• jealousy
• individualism

According to Thoreau, what are people afraid will happen if they protest unfair laws?

• things will change
• no one will listen
• the situation will get even worse

Under what conditions, in your view, might large numbers of people risk their safety or even their lives to protest injustice?

• if they felt their lives were in danger
• if a persuasive leader emerged
• if the protest was part of a widespread
• all of the above

What kinds of people, in Emerson's opinion, value a "foolish consistency"?

• people with intentions to change things
• people who value individualism
• people with small minds

Why might petty leaders encourage a "foolish consistency" among their followers?

• they'd be more informed voters
• they'd be easier to influence
• they'd be involved in politics

According to Emerson, when is it difficult to be an independent thinker?

• when you're on your own
• when you're in a crowd of people

Why should we consider being self-reliant?

• it's important to think for yourself
• it will bring you popularity
• to be part of the crowd

What advice do Emerson and Thoreau give for acting as an individual?

• express your views only if they coincide with others and follow the laws of the government
• agree with what others think and obey all laws
• express your views with confidence and do what you think is morally right

Which social or political issues might Emerson and Thoreau be involved in if they were alive today?

• acts of civil disobedience to protest war; avoiding social media and thinking for oneself
• lowering the legal drinking age; stem cell research