Walden

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.

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CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3

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)

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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

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CCSS.RL.8.3

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

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CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3

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

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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.

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CCSS.RL.9-10.2

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)

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CCSS.RL.8.3

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.