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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. How far was Thoreau's house from Concord?

2. What plant grows at the edge of the path near the end of May?

3. Where does Thoreau believe intellectual societies are confined?

4. "The true husbandman will cease from..."

5. What does Thoreau usually do after hoeing?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why does Thoreau admire the French Canadian woodchopper?

2. What does Thoreau think is a 'surprising and memorable experience,' and why?

3. How does Thoreau feel about taking life lessons from books?

4. How does Thoreau explain his relationship with his beans?

5. Why does Thoreau hate the name 'Flint's Pond'?

6. Why does Thoreau advocate living "free and uncommitted"?

7. Why is Thoreau so unhappy with the state of culture in Concord?

8. How does Thoreau describe the piece of land he lives on?

9. How does Thoreau clean his house?

10. How does Thoreau compare men to the stars and planets?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Write an essay about a person of historical significance and compare their philosophies and ideals to that of Thoreau. Be sure to address:

1 - Views on materialism and lifestyle.

2 - Whether or not this person "lived" their own philosophy.

3 - The importance of this person in history and impact upon cultures.

Essay Topic 2

Choose any poem written about springtime. Write an essay about that poem, explaining the imagery and the author's point of view.

Essay Topic 3

Write an essay for or against vegetarianism. What are the impacts of your personal eating habits on your body, the environment, and the economy?

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