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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What vegetable does Thoreau plant on most of his 2 1/2 acres?
(a) Corn.
(b) Turnips.
(c) Beans.
(d) Potatoes.

2. "We are underbred and low-lived and..."
(a) Hardworking.
(b) Stupid.
(c) Illiterate.
(d) Ignorant.

3. Thoreau calls the train an "iron..."
(a) Horse.
(b) Monstrosity.
(c) Dragon.
(d) Beast.

4. In total, how much does it cost for Thoreau to build his house?
(a) $192.47
(b) $28.12.
(c) $56.08.
(d) $364.92

5. On what pond does Thoreau live on the shore?
(a) Walden Pond.
(b) Wiltshire Pond.
(c) Concord Pond.
(d) Catfish Pond.

Short Answer Questions

1. What was the name of the family Thoreau bought a farm from and then returned the ownership to them?

2. What does Thoreau hear in the evening?

3. Who is never alone?

4. What did Thoreau imagine doing?

5. "I believe that men are generally still a little afraid of..."

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