Civil Disobedience, and Other Essays Quiz Questions | Quiz: Civil Disobedience

Quiz: Civil Disobedience

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

Multiple Choice Questions

Directions: Circle the correct answer.

1. What attribute does Thoreau say just men will have?
a) All of these.
b) Courage.
c) Intelligence.
d) Pro-activity.

2. What does Thoreau say happens when government gets involved in trade and commerce?
a) It changes the perspective.
b) It gets in the way.
c) It allows for growth.
d) It simplifies things.

3. What kind of government does Thoreau describe in 'Civil Disobedience'?
a) A democracy.
b) A socialist nation.
c) A republic.
d) A monarchy.

4. Who teased Thoreau when he took the advice he gives in 'Civil Disobedience'?
a) His incumbents.
b) His cell mate.
c) His family.
d) His neighbors.

5. How did Thoreau feel about the people who teased him when he...
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