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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What did Thoreau dislike about the newspaper articles about Brown's attack?
(a) They made him out to be a hero.
(b) They misread his intentions.
(c) They did not quote Brown himself.
(d) They did not give both sides of the debate.

2. Who did Thoreau invite to be a citizen with him?
(a) The students.
(b) The children.
(c) The reader.
(d) The pure in heart.

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

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

5. What was the congressional act that was discussed at the meeting Thoreau was asked to speak at before giving his speech, 'Slavery in Massachusetts' about?
(a) Territorial issues.
(b) Slavery.
(c) States' rights.
(d) Presidential campaigns.

Short Answer Questions

1. What were Abolitionists against?

2. What kind of man did Thoreau think Brown was?

3. Who does Thoreau say should provide what government needs for them to have authority?

4. What was Edward Loring's occupation?

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

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