Unit 3 Review (11th grade)

In “Nature,” what element of nature does Emerson find particularly effective in inspiring deep respect and a sense of solitude?

• the stars

• the flowers

• the woodlands

• the mountains

How does Emerson view nature according to his work "Nature?" (please select all that apply)

• Only children can truly see the beauty and importance of nature.

• Humans and nature have a powerful and harmonious relationship.

• Nature can heal any ailment - physical or emotional

• Belonging to society is more important than being in nature.

What is Emerson’s overall purpose in his essay?

• to argue that people’s feelings about nature are more important than nature itself

• to defend the idea that only children can see nature as it really is

• to explain why insight is needed to fully appreciate nature

• to consider whether it is foolish for humans to believe they can comprehend nature

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.9

CCSS.RI.11-12.9

CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

In Nature, what does Emerson say is the greatest delight that nature gives?

• the hidden relationship between humanity and nature

• the immediate answers to all the questions we could ever have

• the happiness that comes from being loved

• dandelions and grass between your toes

Which of the the three basic tenets does Nature best represent?

• People are able to discover higher truth on their own through intuition.

• Humans are essentially good beings.

• Humans, nature, and God are all connected.

Why did Thoreau choose to live in the woods?

• to challenge himself to do so

• to live meaningfully

• to avoid other people

• to get closer to nature

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CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3

In Walden, Thoreau is advocating for...

• simple, structured living

• more social freedom

• less individuality

• attention to detail

Thoreau believes that...

• humans should devote their lives to putting out fires and helping each other

• humans spend too much time sleeping

• humans should be much more productive in their waking hours

• humans spend too much time preoccupied by other people's problems

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CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3

Where did Thoreau live?

• Walden Pond

• Radnor Lake

• Percy Priest

• Mississippi River

What was the literary movement Thoreau joined?

• Catholicism

• Transcendentalism

• Episcopalian

• Liberalism