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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 15.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Where did Thoreau consider living before Walden Pond?
(a) White Pond.
(b) Shangri-la.
(c) Baker Farm.
(d) Pleasant Meadow.

3. What kind of fish does Thoreau try to catch in the winter?
(a) Perch.
(b) Salmon.
(c) Pickerel.
(d) Trout.

4. What animal's sound ushers in the night?
(a) The coyote's yelp.
(b) The hawk's scream.
(c) The bullfrog's trump.
(d) The whip-poor-will's cry.

5. Thoreau feels it isn't important to provide this for his visitors.
(a) A place to sit.
(b) Food.
(c) Conversation.
(d) Drink.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the morning?

2. What instrument does Thoreau use to watch the war more closely?

3. Which animal is one of "Nature's Watchmen"?

4. What does Thoreau usually do after hoeing?

5. What did Thoreau do during his first summer at Walden Pond?

(see the answer key)

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