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What does Thoreau suggest one should be, besides a reader, to truly appreciate life?
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A hard worker who stays busy and avoids wasting time
A seer and a listener, constantly alert and open to nature
A loyal community member who devotes their life to helping others
A writer and a critic, constantly reviewing and judging the works of others
What best describes Thoreau's relationship to civilization, as epitomized by the railroad?
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Thoreau fully embraces civilization and promotes all its virtues
Thoreau rejects all the modern trappings of civilization
Thoreau has an ambivalent relationship with civilization
Thoreau is indifferent to civilization and does not concern himself with its influences
How does Thoreau feel after a train passes near his house?
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He celebrates his solitude and enjoys various natural sounds
He feels isolated and yearns to hear the sound of the train again
He experiences a lingering distraction from his work even after the train is gone
He feels curious about where the train is going and longs to travel
