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Walden Pond: Thoreau's Philosophy

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What was Thoreau's primary reason for going to the woods?

To own a large farm

To discover essential facts of life (correct)

To explore various estates

To escape social obligations

What did Thoreau suggest about buying a farm, quoting Cato?

Any farm can be improved easily.

It should be a spontaneous decision.

Large estates are preferable.

It is best considered carefully. (correct)

Which outcome did Thoreau conclude may have been best after losing his claim on Hollowell farm?

Farming a larger area

Living with more social relationships

Gaining financial independence

Simplifying his life (correct)

How did Thoreau feel about social relationships represented by the mail system?

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What does Thoreau imply by stating, 'I am monarch of all I survey'?

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Walden Pond Selection

Thoreau chose Walden Pond after considering other potential locations, including large estates.
He cites Cato's advice to carefully consider farm purchases.
Thoreau had interest in a Hollowell farm but the owner's wife changed plans, preventing a purchase.
He realized a simplifying of life, perhaps necessitated by this situation, might be best.
Thoreau emphasizes the value of living a life free from obligations and commitments.

Thoreau's Intentions

Thoreau sought a life focused on essential facts, not trivialities.
He aspired to live deliberately.
He was motivated to avoid regret or wasted opportunities at the end of his life.
This led him to a lifestyle away from regular societal interactions, symbolized by a distance from the post office.
His isolation provided a sense of control and ownership, paralleling a feeling of being "monarch of all [his land]" as expressed metaphorically.

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This quiz explores key selections from Thoreau's 'Walden Pond', focusing on his motivations for choosing the location and his intent for a deliberate life. It delves into themes of simplicity, isolation, and personal ownership, reflecting Thoreau's philosophical views. Test your understanding of how these elements shape his perspective on life.