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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 did Thoreau label the governor of his state?
(a) Ineffective.
(b) All of these.
(c) Slow to action.
(d) Useless.

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

3. What did Thoreau say media devices should have been doing?
(a) Appeasing the masses.
(b) Reflecting the truth.
(c) Gaining approval.
(d) Making money.

4. What did Thoreau say most media devices were striving to do?
(a) Reflect the truth.
(b) Make money.
(c) Gain approval.
(d) Appease the masses.

5. What does Thoreau say is the greatest hindrance on society in 'Civil Disobedience'?
(a) Slaves.
(b) Discrimination.
(c) Illiteracy.
(d) Government.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Thoreau say soldiers are expected to perform their duties?

2. What word did Thoreau use to describe the citizens of Massachusetts?

3. What does Thoreau say soldiers are expected to do?

4. Where was Anthony Burns from?

5. Who is Thoreau condemning in 'Slavery in Massachusetts'?

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