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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 like to have between himself and a conversation partner?

2. "Nature has no human inhabitant who..."

3. Who carried the Iliad with him on his expeditions?

4. "The swiftest traveler is he that goes..."

5. What is the length of Thoreau's bean rows added together?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Thoreau bond with the old fisherman?

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

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

4. What effect does Thoreau claim nature has on man?

5. How does Thoreau describe Time?

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

7. Why does Thoreau hate the name 'Flint's Pond'?

8. How does Thoreau know that visitors have dropped by while he is gone?

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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.

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 comparing the personal philosophies of another author involved in the Transcendentalist Movement with those belonging to Thoreau.

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