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Which quotation *best* expresses the positive impact of spending time outside?
“Through all the long green fields has spread,
His first sweet evening yellow.” (lines 7-8)
“And hark! how blithe the throstle sings!
He, too, is no mean preacher:” (lines 13-14)
“She has a world of ready wealth,
Our minds and hearts to bless—” (lines 17-18)
“Enough of Science and of Art;
Close up those barren leaves;” (lines 29-30)
Which quotation *best* supports the speaker's advice to his friend to "quit your books" (line 1)?
“Or surely you’ll grow double:” (line 2)
“Why all this toil and trouble?” (line 4)
“The sun, above the mountain’s head,
A freshening lustre mellow,” (lines 5-6)
“How sweet his music! on my life,
There’s more of wisdom in it.” (lines 11-12)
How does the description in lines 5-16 develop a theme about nature?
The description asserts that people can learn a great deal from nature.
The description clarifies the inability to control the power of nature.
The description emphasizes that man and nature are constantly at odds.
The description illustrates the importance of protecting nature from destruction.
Which aspect of the speaker's character is revealed over the course of the poem?
The speaker is shown to be trustworthy and sincere.
The speaker is shown to be tolerant and fair.
The speaker is shown to be reflective and content.
The speaker is shown to be candid and direct.
What impact do lines 26-28 have on the meaning of the poem?
Lines 26-28 suggest that man ruins that which he wishes to understand.
Lines 26-28 emphasize that man is extremely violent.
Lines 26-28 suggest that man acts without purpose.
Lines 26-28 emphasize that man is disinterested in the world around him.
Read lines 29-30 of the poem:
What does the connotation of the word barron imply about the speaker's attitude toward science & art?
The speaker feels that science and art raise interesting questions.
The speaker feels that science and art are difficult to understand.
The speaker feels that science and art offer very few personal benefits.
The speaker feels that science and art are important to a well-rounded education.
Which statement accurately reflects the speaker's point of view?
The speaker analyzes the natural world around him with a scientific eye.
The speaker feels inspired from his own personal experiences with the outdoors.
The speaker sees the outdoors as an escape from the responsibilities of everyday life.
The speaker values animals and the environment more than people.
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