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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What animal does Thoreau kill and eat after it ravages his bean-field?
(a) A woodchuck.
(b) A squirrel.
(c) A rabbit.
(d) A raccoon.

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

3. What did Thoreau do early in the morning?
(a) Read a book.
(b) Bathed in the pond.
(c) Went for a walk.
(d) Gathered food from his garden.

4. "The swiftest traveler is he that goes..."
(a) By Horse.
(b) Afoot.
(c) As the crow flies.
(d) By Train.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. "As long as possible live free and..."

2. What American institution does Thoreau state he could do without?

3. On what pond does Thoreau live on the shore?

4. "Be it life or death, we crave only..."

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

(see the answer key)

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