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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 7.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Thoreau like to have between himself and a conversation partner?
(a) A space of at least 2 feet.
(b) A Table.
(c) A bottle of wine.
(d) The pond.

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

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

4. What is the length of Thoreau's bean rows added together?
(a) Seven miles.
(b) Two miles.
(c) 800 yards.
(d) Five miles.

5. What man-made device can Thoreau hear from his window?
(a) Horse-pulled wagon.
(b) Railroad cars.
(c) Streetcar.
(d) Lumber mill whistle.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Thoreau hear in the evening?

2. How much does Thoreau spend on supplies for his bean-field?

3. What animal's sound ushers in the night?

4. What animals ate out of the hands of the woodsman?

5. What is the morning?

(see the answer key)

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