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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. According to tales, who planted the beech grove?
(a) A wandering minstrel.
(b) Pigeons.
(c) Indians.
(d) Owls.

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

3. For what does Thoreau feel sympathy?
(a) Withering flowers.
(b) Singing birds.
(c) Tree leaves.
(d) Prowling animals.

4. Thoreau speaks of visitors from what charitable institution?
(a) The almshouse.
(b) The Salvation Army.
(c) The church.
(d) The hospital.

5. Of what do the smells from the train remind Thoreau?
(a) Big city life.
(b) Other parts of the world.
(c) His childhood.
(d) The destruction of nature.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What plant grows at the edge of the path near the end of May?

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

4. What are the necessities of life?

5. What does Thoreau frequently do on warm evenings?

(see the answer key)

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