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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 14.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Thoreau see in the clear water of the pond one November day?
(a) A large turtle.
(b) A muskrat family.
(c) A heron.
(d) A school of perch.

2. "Nature has no human inhabitant who..."
(a) Appreciates her.
(b) Respects her.
(c) Loves her.
(d) Treats her well.

3. What happened to Breed's hut?
(a) It was abandoned.
(b) A family of birds nested there.
(c) It was used as a wood shed.
(d) It burned down.

4. How close is Thoreau's nearest neighbor?
(a) Three miles.
(b) Two miles.
(c) Half a mile.
(d) One mile.

5. What does Thoreau claim is the cure for his ailments?
(a) Morning air.
(b) Companionship.
(c) Prayer.
(d) Poetry.

Short Answer Questions

1. Some of Thoreau's pleasantest hours are spent during this kind of weather:

2. For what does Thoreau feel sympathy?

3. What winter bird does Thoreau amuse himself by watching?

4. What does Thoreau do to pass the time on winter evenings?

5. "I have never found the companion that was so companionable as..."

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