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In the second paragraph of “Spring” in Walden, how does the contrast of two time periods aid the development of a theme?

A
Thoreau’s description of a burst of light on a winter day resembles his own enlightenment.
B
The introduction of light into a cold, dark setting reflects Thoreau’s happiness at being separate from society.
C
Thoreau is surprised by the appearance of spring sunlight, just as he is surprised at the discoveries he makes about nature during the course of his time in the woods.
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The feeling of happiness Thoreau describes at the changing of the seasons parallels his contentment as his self-knowledge grows.
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Read the excerpt from Walden.I am on the alert for the first signs of spring, to hear the chance note of some arriving bird, or the striped squirrel’s chirp, for his stores must be now nearly exhausted, or see the woodchuck venture out of his winter quarters.How do the images in the excerpt relate to Thoreau’s overall quest in Walden?

A
They illustrate that the beginning of spring has a greater meaning for the animal kingdom than for humans.
B
They demonstrate that Thoreau has a greater understanding of animals now than he used to have.
C
They create a connection between Thoreau’s experience and the solitary animals that he is observing.
D
They remind readers that humans are not the only beings to notice the arrival of spring.
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Read the excerpt from Walden.Why should we live with such hurry and waste of life? We are determined to be starved before we are hungry. Men say that a stitch in time saves nine, and so they take a thousand stitches today to save nine tomorrow.How does the excerpt relate to today’s culture?

A
It supports the idea that people move too quickly and forget to experience the present moment.
B
It supports the idea that care and caution have become increasingly important in modern society.
C
It supports the notion that we are perpetually finding new ways to make progress.
D
It supports the notion that survival depends on our own determination.
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Which best states the overall structure of Walden?

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The work describes the effect spending time in nature has on Thoreau, and then explains why it has that effect.
B
The work describes Thoreau’s thoughts over the course of a year spent immersed in the natural world.
C
The work compares Thoreau’s thoughts before coming to Walden to his thoughts afterward.
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The work shows how various problems Thoreau had before he came to Walden are solved by his retreat.

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