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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What was Brown trying to fight with his attack?
(a) Prohibition.
(b) Emancipation.
(c) Abolishionists.
(d) Slavery.

2. Who did Thoreau say the newspapers of the time were NOT serving?
(a) Their benefactors.
(b) Themselves.
(c) The governments.
(d) The citizens.

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

4. What is the main theme of 'Civil Disobedience'?
(a) The role of politics.
(b) Religion in politics.
(c) Appropriate places to disobey.
(d) Moral responsibility.

5. What attribute did Thoreau say never came out on one of his walks?
(a) Patience.
(b) Practicality.
(c) Excitement.
(d) Endurance.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What did Brown seize in his attack?

3. What is used to restore order when people try to free Burns?

4. What does Thoreau say he is NOT in 'Civil Disobedience'?

5. What was Edward Loring's occupation?

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