Walden

Which of the following quotations contains a simile?

• "I did not wish to live what was not life, living is so dear."

• "Instead of three meals a day, if it be necessary eat but one."

• "I took up my abode..on Independence day, or the fourth of July, 1845."

• "The very dew seemed to hang upon the trees later into the day than usual, as on the sides of mountains."

Which of the following quotations contains personification?

• "I do not wish to be any more busy with my hands than is necessary."

• "As the sun arose, I saw [Walden Pond] throwing off its nightly clothing of mist."

• "still we live meanly, like ants; though the fable tells us that we were long ago changed into men."

• "For most men, it appears to me, are in a strange uncertainty about [life], whether it is of the devil or of God."

What does Thoreau hope to convey when he talks about the path he had worn to the pond?

• Establishing habits makes life easier.

• People fall into dull routines too easily.

• Living far away from friends is a good idea.

What philosophy does Thoreau express in this statement: "If a man does not keep pace with his companions, perhaps it is because he hears a different drummer."

• love of nature

• lack of materialism

• individualism

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)

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.

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

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

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.

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.