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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Slavery in Massachusetts.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What part of man does Thoreau say government has control over?
(a) The religious part.
(b) The physical part.
(c) The emotional part.
(d) The mental part.

2. What does Thoreau compare soldiers to?
(a) Pawns.
(b) Machines.
(c) Fleas.
(d) Angels.

3. How does Thoreau say a citizen should disobey?
(a) Speak out in public.
(b) Move away.
(c) Withdraw support.
(d) Vote.

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

5. How did Thoreau describe the rulers of the country in 'Slavery in Massachusetts'?
(a) Unknowing.
(b) Uneducated.
(c) Unruly.
(d) Unprincipled.

Short Answer Questions

1. What was Edward Loring's occupation?

2. What kind of issue did Thoreau say slavery was NOT?

3. What does Thoreau say government needs to have authority?

4. What city did Thoreau give 'Slavery in Massachusetts' on?

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

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