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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 does Thoreau hope to avoid by harvesting early?

2. Which bird does Thoreau doubt has ever profaned Walden Pond?

3. When did Thoreau begin to live in the woods?

4. What is the name of the Plymouth Colony governor who wasn't fed by the king of the tribe he visited?

5. What vegetable does Thoreau plant on most of his 2 1/2 acres?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. What does it mean to "live deliberately"?

3. Does Thoreau believe this is a practical way that everyone can live?

4. What does Thoreau believe will happen if general American society begins supporting education?

5. What does Thoreau think is a 'surprising and memorable experience,' and why?

6. How does Thoreau clean his house?

7. Why does Thoreau despise the railway?

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

9. What is Thoreau's theory about entertaining visitors?

10. Why does Thoreau admire the French Canadian woodchopper?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Write an essay about a person of historical significance and compare their philosophies and ideals to that of Thoreau. Be sure to address:

1 - Views on materialism and lifestyle.

2 - Whether or not this person "lived" their own philosophy.

3 - The importance of this person in history and impact upon cultures.

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 recounting the history of your area. When was your town/city founded? Who were the people instrumental in shaping the development of the area? What were the significant events that affected your town/city?

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