5.06 Thoreau Reading Quiz Practice

What Transcendentalist view of nature does the passage from Thoreau's Walden highlight?

• Thoreau sees nature as a dangerous force.

• Thoreau looks to nature as a model for authentic living

• Thoreau's focus is on nature as indifferent to human concerns.

• Nature is hungry

According to Walden, why does Thoreau go to live in the woods?

• He goes to confront the basics of life.

• He goes to get away from his job.

• He goes to conduct a scientific study.

• He goes to get a date

According to Walden, why does Thoreau leave the woods?

• Life there is too difficult.

• Life there is too isolated.

• He is afraid he has fallen into a routine.

• He got enough of nature and simplicity and wanted some sugar for his coffee.

Which of these values does Walden most promote?

• He promotes individuality and conformity.

• He promotes self-reliance and nonconformity.

• He promotes friendship and trust.

• He promotes balance and faith

Which saying comes closest to capturing the philosophy Thoreau expresses in Walden?

• Dare to be different.

• You can't fight city hall.

• People in glass houses shouldn't throw stones.

• Dare to conform.