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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where is John Field from?
(a) French Canada.
(b) Massachusetts.
(c) England.
(d) Ireland.

2. Who does Thoreau meet when taking shelter from a thunder storm?
(a) The governor of Massachusetts.
(b) John Field and his family.
(c) Ralph Waldo Emerson.
(d) His school teacher.

3. Thoreau feels it isn't important to provide this for his visitors.
(a) A place to sit.
(b) Drink.
(c) Conversation.
(d) Food.

4. What does Thoreau follow all the way into town?
(a) A wooded path.
(b) The railroad.
(c) A river.
(d) Road signs.

5. In a battle recorded by Olus Magnus, what do the victorious ants do?
(a) Enslave the young of their enemy hive.
(b) Bury the bodies of their own soldiers.
(c) Eat the bodies of their dead enemies.
(d) Form a circle around their dead enemies.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Thoreau usually do after hoeing?

2. What animal does Thoreau kill and eat after it ravages his bean-field?

3. Where is Walden Pond located?

4. Thoreau is inclined to be a...

5. "Walden is a perfect forest mirror" in which season?

(see the answer key)

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