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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Thoreau reject the suggestion of owning a visitor's book?
(a) He believes it's an unnecessary luxury.
(b) He doesn't have enough visitors.
(c) He can't afford to buy one.
(d) He has a good memory.

2. "The swiftest traveler is he that goes..."
(a) By Horse.
(b) As the crow flies.
(c) Afoot.
(d) By Train.

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

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

5. What man-made device can Thoreau hear from his window?
(a) Horse-pulled wagon.
(b) Lumber mill whistle.
(c) Railroad cars.
(d) Streetcar.

Short Answer Questions

1. "As long as possible live free and..."

2. How close is Thoreau's nearest neighbor?

3. What did Thoreau imagine doing?

4. Some of Thoreau's pleasantest hours are spent during this kind of weather:

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

(see the answer key)

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