Reading Comprehension Quiz (Ralph Waldo Emerson, “Nature”)
Reading Comprehension Quiz
Ralph Waldo Emerson, “Nature”
Read “Nature” and check your comprehension by answering the following questions. Click the submit button when finished.
Question
In paragraph 1, Emerson writes, “But every night come out these envoys of beauty, and light the universe with their admonishing smile.” Who are the stars admonishing?
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Question
In the last two lines of paragraph 2, Emerson utilizes the pronoun “his.” What is the antecedent?
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Question
In paragraph 3, Emerson compares the woodcutter to the
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Question
Where does the power of nature to delight reside, according to Emerson?
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Question
In paragraph 11, what reason does Emerson give for man being fed?
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Question
How does Emerson perceive nature?
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Question
What does Emerson need to make the “pomp of emperors ridiculous”?
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Question
Emerson mentions many Greek poets and philosophers specifically in his essay. Which English poet and playwright does he specifically mention?
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Question
How does Emerson say that nature achieves perfection?
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Question
According to Emerson, art is
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