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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Slavery in Massachusetts.

Multiple Choice Questions

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 thought them to be ridiculous.
(c) He was surprised at their reactions.
(d) He hated them.

2. What was Anthony Burns's occupation?
(a) Driver.
(b) Servant.
(c) Slave.
(d) Waiter.

3. Where did Thoreau say he saw a greater disregard for slavery in the country?
(a) The country.
(b) The cities.
(c) The North.
(d) The South.

4. How does Thoreau begin 'Civil Disobedience'?
(a) He cites a scripture.
(b) He reads a poem.
(c) He relates an experience.
(d) He gives a motto.

5. What kind of issue did Thoreau say slavery was NOT?
(a) Emotional.
(b) Physical.
(c) Political.
(d) Moral.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Thoreau say government needs to have authority?

2. What does Thoreau say the American form of government has no room for in 'Civil Disobedience'?

3. Where was Anthony Burns from?

4. When does Thoreau say a citizen should disobey?

5. What was the congressional act that was discussed at the meeting Thoreau was asked to speak at before giving his speech, 'Slavery in Massachusetts' about?

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