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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 17.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What does Thoreau do to test the strength of the ice?
(a) He jumps on it.
(b) He cuts out small pieces and measures them.
(c) He throws stones on it.
(d) He stands on it.

3. Who or what does Thoreau visit?
(a) Scholars.
(b) Books.
(c) Trees.
(d) Family.

4. What plant grows at the edge of the path near the end of May?
(a) Johnswort.
(b) The sand cherry.
(c) Goldenrod.
(d) Sumach.

5. Thoreau calls the train an "iron..."
(a) Horse.
(b) Beast.
(c) Dragon.
(d) Monstrosity.

Short Answer Questions

1. Thoreau is inclined to be a...

2. In what does Thoreau claim to have indulged very little?

3. Which animal is one of "Nature's Watchmen"?

4. What does Thoreau frequently do on warm evenings?

5. Who came the farthest to visit Thoreau in the winter?

(see the answer key)

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