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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. What did Thoreau say Nature would reveal to man?

2. What about Brown did Thoreau think was misunderstood at the time?

3. What direction did Thoreau prefer to walk in?

4. What kind of walls did Thoreau say men should break down?

5. What did Thoreau say about most people's idea of improvement?

Short Essay Questions

1. What did Thoreau say were the dangers of cultivation in 'Walking'?

2. How did Thoreau begin his speech about John Brown?

3. How did Thoreau end 'Walking'?

4. What did Thoreau say about the natural state of the world?

5. What did Thoreau say about society's idea of improvement?

6. Why did Thoreau say some people thought Brown was insane?

7. How did Thoreau feel about the violence Brown used, and why?

8. How did Thoreau show his ideal relationship between man and nature?

9. What did Thoreau say men should try to walk unencumbered by?

10. What animal did Thoreau compare himself to when walking, and why?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

What were some of the most important analogies used by Thoreau in these essays, what did they mean, and how did they affect the tone of the essays?

Essay Topic 2

Thoreau performed many acts of service by giving his speeches and essays. What are some of the most significant examples of this service, and how did these events affect the people he was trying to help?

Essay Topic 3

Thoreau mentioned the hypocrisy of the nation a number of times in these essays. What examples did he give of this hypocrisy, and what support did he give for his opinion in the matter?

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