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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. Where is Walden Pond located?

2. What book does Thoreau keep on his table throughout the summer?

3. What kind of bird does an old man tell Thoreau used to frequent the pond?

4. Who does Thoreau help toward the north star?

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

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Thoreau bond with the old fisherman?

2. Why does Thoreau love owls?

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

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

5. How does Thoreau explain his relationship with his beans?

6. What suggestions does Thoreau make to improve the state of culture in Concord?

7. What effect did Thoreau's isolation have on his social life?

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

9. Why does Thoreau despise the railway?

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 for or against vegetarianism. What are the impacts of your personal eating habits on your body, the environment, and the economy?

Essay Topic 2

Write an essay explaining the pros and cons of living an isolated life. In what situations is it considered beneficial to be solitary, such as during meditation? In what situations is being isolated considered a punishment, such as during solitary confinement? Why does solitude have such different effects in certain situations?

Essay Topic 3

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.

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