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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Life Without Principle.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. When does Thoreau say a citizen should disobey?
(a) All of these.
(b) When the country is at war.
(c) When the government is being immoral.
(d) When the population gets too large.

2. Why did most people leave their jobs in Thoreau's time?
(a) They were fired.
(b) They needed more money.
(c) They changed occupations.
(d) They had no loyalty.

3. Where did Thoreau say men should get their guidance and direction from?
(a) Books.
(b) Europe.
(c) Nature.
(d) The ocean.

4. Who is Thoreau condemning in 'Slavery in Massachusetts'?
(a) Barnes.
(b) Harrison.
(c) Loring.
(d) Burns.

5. What kind of U.S. territories was Brown most interested in serving in?
(a) Slave states.
(b) New territories.
(c) Original colonies.
(d) Free states.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Thoreau hope to inspire men to do after 'Civil Disobedience'?

2. What did Thoreau say was the natural state of the Earth?

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

4. Who did the governor of Massachusetts back in the issue of Burns?

5. What does Thoreau say the best government will NOT do in 'Civil Disobedience'?

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