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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

3. What does Thoreau state was a pleasant pastime?
(a) The theater.
(b) Visiting friends.
(c) Housework.
(d) Listening to music.

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

5. What is the morning?
(a) A time for poets.
(b) A time for reflection.
(c) A spritual moment.
(d) The awakening hour.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What time does Thoreau begin hoeing every day?

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

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

5. Thoreau feels it isn't important to provide this for his visitors.

(see the answer key)

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