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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 18-23.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. With what unfamiliar genre of music did Knight become very familiar over the course of his years living alone in the woods?
(a) Blues.
(b) Country.
(c) Opera.
(d) Classical.

2. The use of which word within Knight's first letter caused Finkel to smile?
(a) Plainly.
(b) Obviously.
(c) Literally.
(d) Obscenely.

3. What tool did the North Pond locals feel sure would lead to the capture of the North Pond hermit?
(a) Surveillance cameras.
(b) Bear traps.
(c) Deadbolts.
(d) Security lights.

4. How many songs were composed in honor of the North Pond hermit?
(a) 10.
(b) 3.
(c) 5.
(d) 6.

5. What make and model was the vehicle Knight abandoned in the forest when he decided to renounce the world and live in solitude?
(a) Jeep Wrangler.
(b) Ford Thunderbird.
(c) Subaru Brat.
(d) AMC Eagle.

Short Answer Questions

1. When Finkel asked Knight for the "grand insight" that may have been "revealed to him in the wild," (147) what element does Knight say is crucial?

2. Throughout how many months prior to each spring thaw did Knight rarely venture outside his campsite?

3. How many qualifications does Finkel claim a person must meet in order to be classified as a hermit?

4. What objects did Knight watch when it was time to celebrate the Fourth of July?

5. At what time of year did Knight usually embark upon "a brief hiking season" (110)?

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