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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through A Plea for Captain John Brown.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What attribute does Thoreau say all men should have naturally in 'Slavery in Massachusetts'?
(a) Freedom.
(b) Choice.
(c) Respect.
(d) Intelligence.

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

3. How did Thoreau begin 'A Plea for Captain John Brown'?
(a) He read a newspaper clip.
(b) He read from the Constitution.
(c) He described John Brown.
(d) He quoted a poem.

4. How does Thoreau say soldiers are expected to perform their duties?
(a) Obediently.
(b) Mindlessly.
(c) Intelligently.
(d) Faithfully.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Thoreau describe slavery in 'Civil Disobedience'?

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

3. What state did Brown work hard to push his agenda before his attacks?

4. How does Thoreau say a citizen should disobey?

5. What part of man does Thoreau say government has control over?

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