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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 15.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How many chairs does Thoreau have in his house?
(a) Three.
(b) One.
(c) Two.
(d) None.

2. "I believe that men are generally still a little afraid of..."
(a) Witches.
(b) The devil.
(c) The dark.
(d) Their imaginations.

3. What animals ate out of the hands of the woodsman?
(a) Squirrels.
(b) Chipmunks.
(c) Rabbits.
(d) Chickadees.

4. What animal does Thoreau sometimes eat with relish?
(a) Boiled rabbit.
(b) Roasted squirrel.
(c) Barbecued woodchuck.
(d) Fried rat.

5. Where was it rumored that Col. Quoil had been a soldier?
(a) New Orleans.
(b) Hong Kong.
(c) Upper Canada.
(d) Waterloo.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which bird does Thoreau doubt has ever profaned Walden Pond?

2. Thoreau speaks of visitors from what charitable institution?

3. What does Thoreau hope will happen if John Field reads his book?

4. What was Thoreau doing in the village when he was arrested?

5. Which book are most men satisfied by reading or having read to them?

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