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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. "I have never found the companion that was so companionable as..."
(a) A book.
(b) Myself.
(c) God.
(d) Solitude.

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

4. "Nature has no human inhabitant who..."
(a) Appreciates her.
(b) Loves her.
(c) Respects her.
(d) Treats her well.

5. Some of Thoreau's pleasantest hours are spent during this kind of weather:
(a) Snowstorms.
(b) Thunderstorms.
(c) Sun showers.
(d) Hail.

Short Answer Questions

1. What frequently notifies Thoreau of a passing traveler along the highway?

2. How close is Thoreau's nearest neighbor?

3. What happened to Breed's hut?

4. What kind of fish does Thoreau try to catch in the winter?

5. Who came the farthest to visit Thoreau in the winter?

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