Question

Which statement best summarizes the third paragraph of “Economy” in Walden? A. Having finished framing his house, he sought out another house to dismantle for building materials. He found one and bought it cheaply.

B. First he constructed the frame of his house, and then he bought the boards. The boards came from another house.
C. His house frame was ready for its boards by mid-April. He had gotten the boards from a small, run-down building he purchased for a good price.
D. The building he took his house’s boards from was not in very good shape. The price was reasonable, though.

Answer 1

The best statement that summarizes the third paragraph of "Economy" in Walden is option C. His house frame was ready for its boards by mid-April. He had gotten the boards from a small, run-down building he purchased for a good price.

Here the author is describing the economic benefit that he received as a result of his protracted preparation of the house frame.

Answer 2

The paragraph that summarizes the third paragraph of the "Economy" in Walden is that Walden is Thoreau account of two years. During these years, he spent the days living in the small cabin. From the choices, this is the third choice. Thus, the answer is letter C. This was written by Henry David Thoreau.