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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Thoreau states his residence at Walden was more favorable to thought and serious reading than what institution?
(a) A seminary.
(b) A think tank.
(c) A university.
(d) A library.

2. What are the necessities of life?
(a) Food, shelter, land, and freedom.
(b) Food, shelter, clothing, and fuel.
(c) Love, happiness, family, and religion.
(d) Food, shelter, clothing, and sunlight.

3. What did Thoreau imagine doing?
(a) Buying a farm.
(b) Building a house.
(c) Living off the land.
(d) Writing a book.

4. How far was Thoreau's house from Concord?
(a) 5 miles.
(b) 2 1/2 miles.
(c) 3 miles.
(d) 1 1/2 miles.

5. "The mass of men lead lives of quiet..."
(a) Contentment.
(b) Terror.
(c) Desperation.
(d) Struggle.

Short Answer Questions

1. What animal does Thoreau kill and eat after it ravages his bean-field?

2. What does Thoreau state was a pleasant pastime?

3. What man-made device can Thoreau hear from his window?

4. "In dealing with truth we are..."

5. What book does Thoreau keep on his table throughout the summer?

(see the answer key)

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