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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Walking.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How did the attackers trying to free Burns plead in their trial?
(a) Guilty.
(b) Unheard.
(c) Innocent.
(d) Unaware.

2. What did Thoreau say ruined man's thoughts?
(a) Cultivation of the mind.
(b) School.
(c) Social standards.
(d) Lack of conversation.

3. What does Thoreau say happens when government gets involved in trade and commerce?
(a) It changes the perspective.
(b) It allows for growth.
(c) It simplifies things.
(d) It gets in the way.

4. What image does Thoreau use to show the power of walking?
(a) The Colonies.
(b) The West.
(c) The Globe.
(d) The Flag.

5. What did Thoreau say most people were trying to do to nature?
(a) Make it un-natural.
(b) Make it orderly.
(c) Make it beauitful.
(d) Make it obedient.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Thoreau say happens when government gets involved in politics?

2. What word does Thoreau use to describe his walks?

3. Why was Thoreau so unimpressed with the governor of his state?

4. Where was Edward Loring from?

5. Where did Thoreau say men should get their guidance and direction from?

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