Semester Exam Review

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What is the main reason Thoreau moved to a cabin in the woods according to Walden?

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He wants to live life as fully as possible.

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What is the central idea of Emerson's 'Self-Reliance'?

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Trust your instincts, regardless of what others do.

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What does Emerson suggest about human problems in nature?

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Human problems do not exist in nature.

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How does being in nature affect people according to Emerson?

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Being in nature helps people through all moods and conditions.

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According to Emerson, do people change when they are in nature?

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False.

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What is the significance of social customs according to Emerson?

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Social customs serve a valuable purpose.

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What does Thoreau believe is essential for a fulfilling life?

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Time to read works of philosophy.

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What is the relationship between nature and spirituality according to Emerson?

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Humans explore spirituality through nature.

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What does Emerson mean by 'self-reliance'?

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The reliance on one's own instincts and ideas.

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What is the purpose of Thoreau's writing in Walden?

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To encourage living deliberately and fully.