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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who exerted an influence on mankind more than kings and emperors?
(a) Priests.
(b) Authors.
(c) Politicians.
(d) Musicians.

2. "In dealing with truth we are..."
(a) Fearful.
(b) Hesitant.
(c) Noble.
(d) Immortal.

3. What does Thoreau follow all the way into town?
(a) The railroad.
(b) A wooded path.
(c) A river.
(d) Road signs.

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

5. Why does the Canadian woodchopper read the French paper?
(a) For the pictures.
(b) For practice.
(c) To show off to his neighbors.
(d) For the news.

Short Answer Questions

1. For what purpose does Thoreau believe most men have learned to read?

2. "I go and come with a strange... in Nature."

3. What did Thoreau do early in the morning?

4. What does one Concord Trader use as a sign for his store?

5. "I wanted to live deeply and..."

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