Transcendentalism Quiz

What is a central theme in Transcendentalism?

• Conformity

• Self-reliance

• Tradition

• Materialism

What does Transcendentalism emphasize in terms of spiritual insight?

• Dependence on religious authorities

• Conformity to societal norms

• Intuition and individual experience

• Strict adherence to traditional doctrines

What is the relationship between nature and Transcendentalist beliefs?

• Nature is irrelevant to Transcendentalism

• Nature is a source of spiritual insight and life lessons

• Nature should be conquered and controlled

• Nature has no impact on human consciousness

How do Transcendentalists generally view the role of government in society?

• Government should have absolute authority over individuals to maintain order.

• Government is a necessary evil, and individuals should rebel against its authority.

• Government should actively dictate moral values to guide society.

• Government should have minimal interference, allowing individuals to govern themselves based on their innate moral compass.

What is the emphasis of Transcendentalist views on fitting in?

• Conformity is encouraged for social harmony

• Nonconformity is seen as a threat to society

• Nonconformity is a way to express individualism and truth

• Nonconformity is irrelevant in Transcendentalist philosophy

What does Emerson suggest distinguishes the perception of a poet from that of a wood-cutter?

• The poet's warranty-deeds grant ownership of the horizon, unlike the wood-cutter's deeds.

• The wood-cutter sees only individual farms, while the poet sees the integrated impression of the entire landscape.

• The poet owns the landscape, while the wood-cutter owns specific fields and woodlands.

• The wood-cutter values individual trees, while the poet values the entire landscape.

How might the following phrase be best paraphrased: "Nothing is at last sacred but the integrity of your own mind"?

• The integrity of your mind is the only thing that remains sacred in the end.

• Only your own mind has lasting sacredness.

• Sacredness is ultimately found only in your own mind's integrity.

• Integrity is the sole sacred aspect of your mind.

It can be inferred that Thoreau's primary purpose in going to the woods was to:

• Escape from societal responsibilities

• Discover the secrets of the wilderness

• Live deliberately and experience the essence of life

• Prove the superiority of Spartan lifestyle

The tone of Thoreau's expression "living is so dear" suggests that he views life as:

• Fleeting and ephemeral

• Precious and valuable

• Costly and burdensome

• Mundane and uninteresting

Thoreau's desire to "drive life into a corner" and experience its true nature indicates his inclination toward:

• Exploration and adventure

• Escapism and avoidance

• Hedonism and indulgence

• Introspection and authenticity