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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 8.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What bird sings to Thoreau as he works in the bean-field?
(a) A Robin.
(b) A Finch.
(c) A Brown Thrasher.
(d) A Sparrow.

3. What is the name of the Plymouth Colony governor who wasn't fed by the king of the tribe he visited?
(a) Atkinson.
(b) Carruthers.
(c) Thompson.
(d) Winslow.

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

5. What did Thoreau do during his first summer at Walden Pond?
(a) Studied Philosophy.
(b) Wrote a book.
(c) Hoed beans.
(d) Read Books.

Short Answer Questions

1. How many chairs does Thoreau have in his house?

2. "The true husbandman will cease from..."

3. What attracted Thoreau to the farm?

4. How does Thoreau often find his way home in the dark?

5. Thoreau speaks of visitors from what charitable institution?

(see the answer key)

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