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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. How much is Thoreau's profit from the bean-field?
(a) $10.87.
(b) $7.81.
(c) $1.78
(d) $8.71.

3. What does Thoreau claim is the cure for his ailments?
(a) Prayer.
(b) Companionship.
(c) Morning air.
(d) Poetry.

4. In total, how much does it cost for Thoreau to build his house?
(a) $28.12.
(b) $192.47
(c) $56.08.
(d) $364.92

5. How many chairs does Thoreau have in his house?
(a) None.
(b) Two.
(c) Three.
(d) One.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What does Thoreau hope to avoid by harvesting early?

3. What is Thoreau's net income from his farm?

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

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

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