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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. How often does Thoreau go to the village?
2. What kind of fish does Thoreau try to catch in the winter?
3. Which bird does Thoreau doubt has ever profaned Walden Pond?
4. What bird does Thoreau contemplate keeping merely for his music?
5. What does Thoreau sometimes hear on Sundays?
Short Essay Questions
1. Why does Thoreau love owls?
2. What story does Thoreau tell to illustrate his point?
3. What effect did Thoreau's isolation have on his social life?
4. What does it mean to "live deliberately"?
5. What is Thoreau's theory about entertaining visitors?
6. Why is Thoreau so unhappy with the state of culture in Concord?
7. What does Thoreau believe will happen if general American society begins supporting education?
8. How does Thoreau bond with the old fisherman?
9. Why does Thoreau hate the name 'Flint's Pond'?
10. Why does Thoreau state that his midnight fishing excursions were memorable and valuable?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
Write an essay explaining the societal benefits of education. Are highly educated people made noble by their knowledge? How is the world improved when general education requirements are created by the government?
Essay Topic 2
Write an essay describing the history of Concord. Be sure to address:
1 - When the town was founded
2 - Key figures in the development of the town and surrounding area.
3 - Significant events that shaped and impacted the community.
Essay Topic 3
Write an essay explaining the individual's responsibility for philanthropy and charity. Be sure to address the following:
1 - Is humankind basically selfish or altruistic?
2 - What responsibilities are required of charitable organizations?
3 - Any charitable causes about which you feel strongly.
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