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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 3.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. "The adventurous student will always study..."
(a) History.
(b) Theology.
(c) Classics.
(d) Latin.

2. Where does Thoreau believe intellectual societies are confined?
(a) Paris and Oxford.
(b) Europe.
(c) New York.
(d) Literary circles.

3. "As long as possible live free and..."
(a) Unattached.
(b) Uncommitted.
(c) Unhindered.
(d) Unconcerned.

4. What is Thoreau's net income from his farm?
(a) $12.46.
(b) $21.34.
(c) $8.71.
(d) $5.93.

5. Where is Walden Pond located?
(a) Portland, Oregon.
(b) Albany, New York.
(c) Keswick, England.
(d) Concord, Massachusetts.

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 think Concord should become?

3. "The mass of men lead lives of quiet..."

4. What did Thoreau do early in the morning?

5. When did Thoreau begin to live in the woods?

(see the answer key)

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