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Chapter 1

1. On what pond does Thoreau live on the shore?
(a) Concord Pond.
(b) Walden Pond.
(c) Catfish Pond.
(d) Wiltshire Pond.

2. Where is Walden Pond located?
(a) Albany, New York.
(b) Concord, Massachusetts.
(c) Portland, Oregon.
(d) Keswick, England.

3. How long does Thoreau live at Walden Pond?
(a) Two years and two months.
(b) Six months.
(c) One year.
(d) Three years and six months.

4. "The mass of men lead lives of quiet..."
(a) Desperation.
(b) Struggle.
(c) Terror.
(d) Contentment.

5. What are the necessities of life?
(a) Food, shelter, clothing, and fuel.
(b) Food, shelter, clothing, and sunlight.
(c) Food, shelter, land, and freedom.
(d) Love, happiness, family, and religion.

6. What is Thoreau's shelter at Walden Pond?
(a) A small house.
(b) A cave.
(c) An abandoned shanty.
(d) A tent.

7. In total, how much does it cost for Thoreau to build his house?
(a) $364.92
(b) $192.47
(c) $56.08.
(d) $28.12.

8. "The swiftest traveler is he that goes..."
(a) As the crow flies.
(b) Afoot.
(c) By Train.
(d) By Horse.

9. What vegetable does Thoreau plant on most of his 2 1/2 acres?
(a) Potatoes.
(b) Corn.
(c) Beans.
(d) Turnips.

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