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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. To what howling animal does Thoreau compare the loon?
(a) A coyote.
(b) A wolf.
(c) A dog.
(d) A jackal.

2. What does Thoreau sell before he moves into the woods?
(a) His watch.
(b) His horse.
(c) His books.
(d) His gun.

3. "Sell your clothes and keep your..."
(a) Thoughts.
(b) Books.
(c) Modesty.
(d) Self-respect.

4. What did Thoreau use during his second winter at Walden Pond?
(a) A stove.
(b) Snowshoes.
(c) A chimney.
(d) Skis.

5. What happens when Thoreau goes fishing?
(a) He is at peace.
(b) He mourns the death of the fish.
(c) He feels pride.
(d) He has less self-respect.

Short Answer Questions

1. In what solitary amusements do most Yankees engage?

2. What caused John Farmer to contemplate his life?

3. "It is not worth the while to live by..."

4. What animal does Thoreau hear hunting with men?

5. What date does Thoreau leave Walden?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Thoreau compare the spring melt with?

2. Who is the poet with whom Thoreau has a conversation at the beginning of the chapter?

3. What does Thoreau learn from his experiment?

4. Why does Thoreau admire the 'wild men' who go ice-fishing on Walden Pond?

5. What did the old man see when he was hunting ducks?

6. What do the hunters say is the downfall of the fox in the foxhunt?

7. What does Thoreau say we should practice moderation in?

8. What game does Thoreau play with the loon?

9. What did Thoreau use as an excuse to carry a gun?

10. What does Thoreau say about Zilpha's life?

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