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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Thoreau state men have lost when planting crops?
(a) Money.
(b) Reverence.
(c) Awareness.
(d) Knowledge.

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

3. What does one Concord Trader use as a sign for his store?
(a) A salt fish.
(b) A bear hide.
(c) A Wooden plank.
(d) A Wagon Wheel.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. How far was Thoreau's house from Concord?

2. Which building is NOT listed by Thoreau as a vital building in the village?

3. What does Thoreau usually do after hoeing?

4. What time does Thoreau begin hoeing every day?

5. What is the morning?

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