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Quiz: Civil Disobedience

This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

Directions: Circle the correct answer.

1. How did Thoreau feel about the people who teased him when he took his own advice in 'Civil Disobedience'?
a) He respected their opinions.
b) He was surprised at their reactions.
c) He hated them.
d) He thought them to be ridiculous.

2. What part of man does Thoreau say government has control over?
a) The religious part.
b) The emotional part.
c) The physical part.
d) The mental part.

3. What does Thoreau say is the greatest hindrance on society in 'Civil Disobedience'?
a) Slaves.
b) Government.
c) Discrimination.
d) Illiteracy.

4. What does Thoreau say the American form of government has no room for in 'Civil Disobedience'?
a) Logic.
b) Conscience.
c) Mercy.
d) Research.