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Henry David Thoreau - Walden Answers

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Which elements make Walden a memoir? Check the four boxes that best apply.

A
It takes place over a short period of time.
B
It contains primarily transcendental ideas.
C
It is told from a first-person point of view.
D
It focuses on an important experience.
E
It emphasizes studying nature.
F
It provides information about the author’s life.
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What was Thoreau’s viewpoint at the end of Walden? Death was not the end.✔ Living life meant experiencing nature.

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Death was not the end.
B
✔ Living life meant experiencing nature.
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How does the seasonal text structure of Walden support Thoreau’s transcendental viewpoints?

A
The structure uses imagery to demonstrate the importance of individuality.
B
The structure links Thoreau’s experiment with the flow of the natural world.
C
The structure compares nature to people’s innate goodness.
D
The structure contrasts the seasons with the idea of simplicity.
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What was Thoreau’s initial viewpoint?✔ Living life to its fullest meant living in nature.Death was the only way to experience nature.

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Selection 1:Living life to its fullest meant living in nature.
Selection 2:Living life meant experiencing nature.
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How do people today seek to learn what is going on with the world? Check any of the boxes that apply.

A
using a computer
B
using social media
C
talking to family or friends
D
watching TV
E
listening to the radio
F
reading books
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What viewpoint is Thoreau expressing in this passage?People are constantly reading the newspaper.✔ People are overly concerned about others.People spend too much time napping.

A
People are constantly reading the newspaper.
B
✔ People are overly concerned about others.
C
People spend too much time napping.
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In what ways are Harris and Thoreau similar? Check the two boxes that best apply.

A
Both questioned what was considered normal by society.
B
Both built a cabin and settled in the woods.
C
Both were drawn to individual experience.
D
Both completely cut ties with their families.
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How does Thoreau’s idea that we should simplify life to experience what is important still apply today? Check the three boxes that best apply.

A
Technology is now used to simplify people’s lives and bring them closer to nature.
B
People sometimes feel overwhelmed by the amount of technology available.
C
Material possessions can cause unnecessary conflict when associated with status and wealth.
D
Society and nature now better coexist in the ways transcendentalists hoped.
E
Some people are choosing to live in smaller houses and rely less on technology.
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Which of the following did you discuss in your response? Check all of the boxes that apply.

A
technology, such as cell phones, the Internet, television, or modes of transportation
B
family and friends
C
nature and the environment
D
places to live
E
the ability to travel
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Selection 1:Living life to its fullest meant living in nature.
Selection 2:Living life meant experiencing nature.
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In your opinion, which phrase describes society today? very simplesomewhat simplea mix of simple and complicatedcomplicatedvery complicated

A
very simple
B
somewhat simple
C
a mix of simple and complicated
D
complicated
E
very complicated
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In what three ways did they differ?

A
Thoreau did not survive his experience, but Harris did.
B
Thoreau settled in one place, while Harris traveled.
C
Thoreau appreciated simplicity and nature; Harris preferred modern society.
D
Harris travelled alone; Thoreau joined a group at Walden Pond.
E
Thoreau stayed near a town; Harris wanted to cross a distance.

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