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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 14.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Thoreau do to pass the time on winter evenings?
(a) He writes.
(b) He reads.
(c) He whittles.
(d) He dreams.

2. What happened to Breed's hut?
(a) It burned down.
(b) A family of birds nested there.
(c) It was used as a wood shed.
(d) It was abandoned.

3. Which animal is one of "Nature's Watchmen"?
(a) Fox.
(b) Bullfrog.
(c) Owl.
(d) Cat.

4. "Nature has no human inhabitant who..."
(a) Treats her well.
(b) Appreciates her.
(c) Loves her.
(d) Respects her.

5. What kind of bird does an old man tell Thoreau used to frequent the pond?
(a) Crane.
(b) Owl.
(c) Eagle.
(d) Crow.

Short Answer Questions

1. "I believe that men are generally still a little afraid of..."

2. Where was it rumored that Col. Quoil had been a soldier?

3. What does Thoreau claim is the cure for his ailments?

4. Who is never alone?

5. How close is Thoreau's nearest neighbor?

(see the answer key)

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