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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Which bird does Thoreau doubt has ever profaned Walden Pond?
(a) A finch.
(b) A seagull.
(c) A sparrow.
(d) A pigeon.

2. What frequently notifies Thoreau of a passing traveler along the highway?
(a) The sound of laughter.
(b) Footprints and broken tree branches.
(c) Flashing lights.
(d) The smell of a pipe.

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

4. "Walden is a perfect forest mirror" in which season?
(a) Spring.
(b) Winter.
(c) Summer.
(d) Autumn.

5. According to legend, after whom was Walden Pond named?
(a) An old Indian woman.
(b) The original owner of the property.
(c) A hunter.
(d) A town official.

Short Answer Questions

1. What happened to Breed's hut?

2. "I have never found the companion that was so companionable as..."

3. For what does Thoreau feel sympathy?

4. What kind of fish is most abundant in Walden Pond?

5. How close is Thoreau's nearest neighbor?

(see the answer key)

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