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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 say we should let our thoughts do?
(a) Wander.
(b) Take hold.
(c) Grow.
(d) Become.

2. What kind of walls did Thoreau say men should break down?
(a) Barrier Walls.
(b) Retaining Walls.
(c) Artificial Walls.
(d) All Walls.

3. What word did Thoreau use to describe the citizens of Massachusetts?
(a) Ignorant.
(b) Complacent.
(c) Hypocritical.
(d) Proud.

4. What about Brown did Thoreau think was misunderstood at the time?
(a) His methods.
(b) His reasonings.
(c) His intentions.
(d) His leadership.

5. Where in the U.S. was Thoreau most interested in the slavery debate?
(a) Massachusetts.
(b) Georgia.
(c) Virginia.
(d) Nebraska.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. In 'A Plea for Captain John Brown', who did Thoreau say the political parties were serving?

3. How does Thoreau say a citizen should disobey?

4. How did Brown come to have a trial?

5. What was the name of the town where Brown's attack took place?

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