A Life in the Woods” GRADE 5

Where was Thoreau located in paragraph 1?

• In the forest

• In his family’s house

• At Ralph Waldo Emerson’s house

• Near Walden Pond

What was Thoreau trying to do while he was in his family’s house?

• Read a book

• Write a book

• Cook dinner

• Paint a picture

What did Thoreau hear from the next room?

• Birds singing

• The wind blowing

• Noises and guests talking

• Music playing

What was the effect of the noise on Thoreau?

• It inspired him to write more

• It made him feel relaxed

• It prevented him from writing

• It encouraged him to take a nap

How did Thoreau close the door according to the intermediate level question?

• Quietly

• With emphasis

• Gently

• Slowly

Why did Thoreau decide to find a place of his own?

• He wanted to travel

• He needed a quiet place to concentrate and write

• He disliked his family

• He wanted to escape the city

Who helped Thoreau find a place to live?

• His father

• A local landowner

• Ralph Waldo Emerson

• A real estate agent

Where was the land that Thoreau decided to live on located?

• In the city

• Near Walden Pond

• In a neighboring town

• By a river

What did Thoreau see after he walked out of town?

• Tall pine trees

• A bustling marketplace

• An open field

• A small village

How did the sound of rustling leaves affect Thoreau compared to the noises in his family’s house?

• It made him more annoyed

• It was calming and pleasant

• It was louder than the noises in his house

• It had no effect on him