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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. What animal's sound ushers in the night?

2. How much is Thoreau's profit from the bean-field?

3. Some of Thoreau's pleasantest hours are spent during this kind of weather:

4. Thoreau feels it isn't important to provide this for his visitors.

5. "The mass of men lead lives of quiet..."

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Thoreau describe the development of his relationship with the forest and Walden Pond?

2. Why does Thoreau decide to live such an isolated life at Walden Pond?

3. Why does Thoreau state that his midnight fishing excursions were memorable and valuable?

4. What does Thoreau mean when he says "The whole body is one sense"?

5. How does Thoreau describe Time?

6. How does Thoreau feel about taking life lessons from books?

7. Why is Thoreau so unhappy with the state of culture in Concord?

8. Why does Thoreau believe that Huckleberries lose their flavor before they go to market?

9. How does Thoreau compare men to the stars and planets?

10. Why does Thoreau believe that people should read the classics?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Write an essay explaining the opportunities and hardships immigrants faced in the United States in the 19th century. Do present-day immigrants have better opportunities now? What is the American dream, and is it possible to achieve it?

Essay Topic 2

Write an essay describing an area in America or abroad that is naturally beautiful or an important part of nature. Be sure to address:

1 - Any threats to the area.

2 - Why the area should be preserved or protected.

3 - Any features that make the area unique or interesting.

Essay Topic 3

Write an essay about an animal of your choice. Explain its habitat, diet and physical characteristics. How does it interact with other animals? What impact does it have on human life?

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