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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 14.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What happened to Breed's hut?
(a) A family of birds nested there.
(b) It burned down.
(c) It was abandoned.
(d) It was used as a wood shed.

2. What kind of bird does an old man tell Thoreau used to frequent the pond?
(a) Eagle.
(b) Owl.
(c) Crow.
(d) Crane.

3. Which animal is one of "Nature's Watchmen"?
(a) Fox.
(b) Owl.
(c) Cat.
(d) Bullfrog.

4. What does Thoreau claim is the cure for his ailments?
(a) Prayer.
(b) Poetry.
(c) Companionship.
(d) Morning air.

5. What does Thoreau do to pass the time on winter evenings?
(a) He reads.
(b) He dreams.
(c) He whittles.
(d) He writes.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which bird does Thoreau doubt has ever profaned Walden Pond?

2. Who is never alone?

3. How close is Thoreau's nearest neighbor?

4. For what does Thoreau feel sympathy?

5. "Nature has no human inhabitant who..."

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