Ralph Waldo Emerson

Which best summarizes the role of conversation expressed in Society and Solitude? Conversation is a way for two people who are strangers to find out if they can share the same community. Conversation has the power to either affirm or destroy the connections between people. In conversation, two individuals are able to assess each other's degree of honesty. In conversation, people often reveal unique and quirky aspects of their personalities.

Correct Answer - Conversation has the power to either affirm or destroy the connections between people.

What attitude toward the stars does Emerson express in the first paragraph of Chapter I of Nature? He feels that he would like to look at nothing else. He feels that they are impossible to understand. He feels that looking at them makes one mournful. He feels they represent awe-inspiring beauty.

Correct Answer - He feels they represent awe-inspiring beauty.

Which statement best describes how the author's purpose differs in Chapter I of Nature and Society and Solitude? Nature is an essay in praise of nature's sublimity, while Society and Solitude is an essay in praise of being alone. Nature wishes to convince readers that understanding the natural world is more important than human relationships, while Society and Solitude is an attempt to warn readers against too much solitude. Nature suggests that humans should live in nature, while Society and Solitude argues in favor of living in the city. Nature portrays the world of nature as superior to the social world, while Society and Solitude argues that nature can help individuals be more content within society.

Correct Answer - Nature portrays the world of nature as superior to the social world, while Society and Solitude argues that nature can help individuals be more content within society.

Which statement best describes Emerson's opinion of communities, according to the first paragraph of Society and Solitude? Regardless of how tightly bound communities may seem, each person is ultimately alone. Communities are important for the well-being of the individuals that comprise them. People live in communities for the purpose of friendship, but nothing else is gained from them. Communities are the foundation of human society, and without them people would perish.

Correct Answer - Regardless of how tightly bound communities may seem, each person is ultimately alone.

How is the concept of solitude portrayed in both Society and Solitude and Chapter I of Nature? Solitude is acknowledged as unnecessary. Solitude is encouraged by most people in society. Solitude is viewed as a source of strength. Solitude is considered to be of little value.

Correct Answer - Solitude is viewed as a source of strength.

Which is the best summary of paragraph six of Chapter I of Nature? It is very difficult to fully enjoy nature by oneself. To experience nature at its fullest requires mental effort. No human being can fully and truly experience nature. The enjoyment of nature is something that takes practice.

Correct Answer - To experience nature at its fullest requires mental effort.

How does Emerson relate independence and friendships in Society and Solitude? He indicates that friendship can make independence easier. He considers true independence impossible within a friendship. He feels that independence can strengthen friendships. He views independence as an impulse that works against friendships.

Incorrect Answer - He views independence as an impulse that works against friendships.

How does the relationship between "man and vegetable" described in paragraph five of Chapter I of Nature support the piece's central idea? It indicates that a better relationship with the natural world would help improve human society. It suggests that humans don't spend nearly enough time thinking about or studying nature. It urges readers to learn more about plants and trees so they can cultivate them more effectively. It suggests that the relationship between humans and nature is mystical but also unquestionable.

Incorrect Answer - It indicates that a better relationship with the natural world would help improve human society.

Which statement best summarizes the final two paragraphs of Chapter I of Nature? The power in nature that one perceives is due both to nature and to one's own intelligence. One is repeatedly struck by the ability of nature to affect one's mind and body. Much of nature is truly beautiful and has an overwhelming effect on one's mind and body. One may appreciate the great beauty of nature but is unable to fully understand it.

Incorrect Answer - Much of nature is truly beautiful and has an overwhelming effect on one's mind and body.

Which best states how the concept of trust is portrayed in Chapter I of Nature and in Society and Solitude? Nature implies suspicion of others but does not state it, while Society and Solitude states directly that suspicion of others is natural. Nature advocates skepticism of all others, while Society and Solitude suggests that it is nobler to be more trusting. Nature indicates that few individuals trust each other, while Society and Solitude suggests that trust is the glue that holds a society together. Nature suggests that skepticism is healthy, while Society and Solitude suggests that study of nature makes one less skeptical.

Incorrect Answer - Nature indicates that few individuals trust each other, while Society and Solitude suggests that trust is the glue that holds a society together.