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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 7.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who exerted an influence on mankind more than kings and emperors?
(a) Musicians.
(b) Politicians.
(c) Authors.
(d) Priests.

2. What does Thoreau state was a pleasant pastime?
(a) Listening to music.
(b) Housework.
(c) Visiting friends.
(d) The theater.

3. "I wanted to live deeply and..."
(a) Suck out all the marrow if life.
(b) Like each day was my last.
(c) Experience everything the world offered.
(d) To the fullest.

4. What are the necessities of life?
(a) Food, shelter, clothing, and fuel.
(b) Food, shelter, clothing, and sunlight.
(c) Love, happiness, family, and religion.
(d) Food, shelter, land, and freedom.

5. What does Thoreau hear in the evening?
(a) Goats bleating.
(b) The wind in the trees.
(c) Cows lowing.
(d) Birds singing.

Short Answer Questions

1. What book does Thoreau keep on his table throughout the summer?

2. What does Thoreau state men have lost when planting crops?

3. Thoreau calls the train an "iron..."

4. For what does Thoreau feel sympathy?

5. What does Thoreau like to have between himself and a conversation partner?

(see the answer key)

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