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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. In what state did Brown's attack take place?
(a) Pennsylvania.
(b) Massachusetts.
(c) Virginia.
(d) Georgia.

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

4. Who did Thoreau like to have with him on his walks?
(a) A close friend.
(b) His daughter.
(c) Nobody.
(d) A student.

5. What did Thoreau say he never had on his walks?
(a) A notebook.
(b) A destination.
(c) A companion.
(d) A purpose.

Short Answer Questions

1. What did Thoreau like to walk through?

2. What was Anthony Burns's occupation?

3. Why was Thoreau put in jail?

4. What does Thoreau say government accomplishes in 'Civil Disobedience'?

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

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