Walden

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English
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9th - 12th Grade
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Margaret Anderson
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
5 mins • 1 pt
In the context of the passage, which of the following statements best reflects Thoreau's view of morning?
Morning is the time to reflect on the previous day's events.
No part of a day is as beautiful as the morning.
Morning represents hope and renewal and offers new prospects.
Every new day is better than days gone by.
Morning is a time for prayer and contemplation.
Tags
CCSS.RL.2.6
CCSS.RL.8.3
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
5 mins • 1 pt
In the context of the passage, all of the following refer to the same idea EXCEPT
"Morning brings back heroic ages" (line 7)
"The morning , which is the most memorable season of the day, is the awakening hour" (line 13-14)
"Morning is when I am awake and there is dawn in me"
"To be awake is be alive" (line 38)
Tags
CCSS.RI. 9-10.9
CCSS.RI.11-12.9
CCSS.RL.11-12.2
CCSS.RL.8.2
CCSS.RL.9-10.2
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
5 mins • 1 pt
In the first paragraph, Thoreau includes several allusions primarily to
exhibit his knowledge of literature and folklore
share philosophies that have affected his life positively
demonstrate his skill at incorporating literary and historical figures
mention writers and stories with which all men should become familiar
Tags
CCSS.RL.2.6
CCSS.RL.8.3
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
5 mins • 1 pt
In lines 7-11 ("Morning brings back... wrath and wanderings", Thoreau compares mosquito's tour through his room to events in the Iliad and the Odyssey. He does this in order to
encourage everyone to travel as far as possible in life
assert that ancient stories still have relevance
provide a new outlook on travel and exploration
suggest that, in perspective, all creatures embark on adventurous journeys in life
Tags
CCSS.RL.2.6
CCSS.RL.8.3
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
5 mins • 1 pt
Throughout the passage, Thoreau states or implies all of the following EXCEPT
most people awake physically, but very few awaken mentally
dawn is the time of greatest creativity
a person without hope has little for which to live
too many people fail to appreciate the glories of a day
Tags
CCSS.RI. 9-10.2
CCSS.RI.11-12.2
CCSS.RI.8.2
CCSS.RL.11-12.2
CCSS.RL.9-10.2
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
5 mins • 1 pt
If Thoreau wanted to add more information to the second paragraph to support the paragraph's main argument, which of following would help achieve his purpose?
If only I could cultivate the emotions of morning
We have the power of mind to create our own world
As a new day is born, I believe a new life begins for me.
We should drop those things that are soul-sucking
We should strive to tame the head, so embroiled in detail and delusion, and aim for the simplicity of getting up and beginning afresh.
Tags
CCSS.RI. 9-10.2
CCSS.RI.11-12.2
CCSS.RL.11-12.2
CCSS.RL.8.2
CCSS.RL.9-10.2
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
5 mins • 1 pt
Which of the following best describes Thoreau's exigence in regards to the passage?
Sharing his belief that "the soul of man... is reinvigorated each day." (line 24-25)
Recruiting others to embrace the notion that all memorable events "transpire in morning time." (line 20)
Proving that "to be awake is to be alive." (line 38)
"Establishing that his philosophy is the only way to "afford the quality of the day." (line 46)
Tags
CCSS.RL.2.6
CCSS.RL.8.3
8.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
5 mins • 1 pt
With which of the following statements would Thoreau NOT agree?
Man's genius is often suppressed by the myriad details of everyday life.
Philosophical thought and an awareness of life are best engendered by living in a natural setting.
Although poetry and art are highly admirable products, it is nobler to be a productive, working citizen.
With each dawn, a new life begins with possibilities.
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