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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 15.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Which bird does Thoreau doubt has ever profaned Walden Pond?
(a) A seagull.
(b) A pigeon.
(c) A sparrow.
(d) A finch.

2. "I believe that men are generally still a little afraid of..."
(a) Their imaginations.
(b) The devil.
(c) Witches.
(d) The dark.

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

4. Who or what does Thoreau visit?
(a) Scholars.
(b) Family.
(c) Books.
(d) Trees.

5. When did Thoreau begin to live in the woods?
(a) Martin Luther King Day, 1845.
(b) Memorial Day, 1847.
(c) Independence Day, 1845.
(d) Christmas Day, 1846.

Short Answer Questions

1. What man-made device can Thoreau hear from his window?

2. "Remember thy Creator in the days of thy..."

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

4. What item does Thoreau discover missing?

5. Thoreau calls the train an "iron..."

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