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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who does Thoreau say should provide what government needs for them to have authority?
(a) The needs of the country.
(b) Government officials.
(c) The American citizens.
(d) Their conscience.

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

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

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

5. Why was Thoreau put in jail?
(a) He refused to pay a tax.
(b) He freed a slave.
(c) He was drunk in public.
(d) He said something rude to a police officer.

Short Answer Questions

1. When does Thoreau say a citizen should disobey?

2. What does Thoreau say government should be based on?

3. What does Thoreau say is not always found in the majority?

4. What does Thoreau say happens when government gets involved in trade and commerce?

5. What were Abolitionists against?

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