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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Life Without Principle.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. How does Thoreau say a citizen should disobey?
(a) Withdraw support.
(b) Vote.
(c) Speak out in public.
(d) Move away.

3. How did Thoreau describe the rulers of the country in 'Slavery in Massachusetts'?
(a) Unprincipled.
(b) Uneducated.
(c) Unruly.
(d) Unknowing.

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

5. How long every day would Thoreau spend walking?
(a) A few minutes.
(b) Half an hour.
(c) A few hours.
(d) An hour.

Short Answer Questions

1. What did Thoreau dislike about the newspaper articles about Brown's attack?

2. Who did Thoreau like to have with him on his walks?

3. What did Thoreau say a truly principled man would do in 'Life Without Principle'?

4. What image does Thoreau use to show the power of walking?

5. In 'Civil Disobedience', what does Thoreau say a just man will not wait for?

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