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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Thoreau say should be used to make important decisions in 'Civil Disobedience'?
(a) Research.
(b) Mercy.
(c) Conscience.
(d) Logic.

2. What holiday did Thoreau give 'Slavery in Massachusetts' on?
(a) Halloween.
(b) Thanksgiving.
(c) Independance Day.
(d) Valentine's Day.

3. Who did Thoreau consider the real authority of Government, according to 'Slavery in Massachusetts'?
(a) The President.
(b) The voters.
(c) God.
(d) The Constitution.

4. Who was very friendly to Thoreau when he took his own advice in 'Civil Disobedience'?
(a) His family.
(b) His neighbors.
(c) His cell mate.
(d) His incumbents.

5. What happened to Thoreau when he took his own advice given in 'Civil Disobedience'?
(a) He was not heard.
(b) He was written up.
(c) He was put in prison.
(d) He was fined.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why was Thoreau put in jail?

2. What kind of government does Thoreau describe in 'Civil Disobedience'?

3. What was Edward Loring's occupation?

4. Who did Thoreau say was running the military force in Massachusetts?

5. What role does Thoreau challenge in 'Civil Disobedience'?

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