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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 12.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What animal grows to be four feet long, yet is rarely seen by humans?
(a) The fox.
(b) The raccoon.
(c) The otter.
(d) The lynx.

2. What kind of bird does an old man tell Thoreau used to frequent the pond?
(a) Crane.
(b) Eagle.
(c) Crow.
(d) Owl.

3. What word doesn't Thoreau use to describe John Field?
(a) Hardworking.
(b) Honest.
(c) Shiftless.
(d) Unlucky.

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

5. What animal does Thoreau want to eat when it crosses his path?
(a) A duck.
(b) A woodchuck.
(c) A rabbit.
(d) A squirrel.

Short Answer Questions

1. In total, how much does it cost for Thoreau to build his house?

2. Where did Thoreau consider living before Walden Pond?

3. For what purpose does Thoreau believe most men have learned to read?

4. On what pond does Thoreau live on the shore?

5. How long does Thoreau stay in jail?

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