Civil Disobedience, and Other Essays Short Answer Test Questions

Short Answer Questions

Directions: Answer each question with the appropriate short response.

Short Answer Questions - Civil Disobedience

1. What is the main theme of 'Civil Disobedience'?

2. When does Thoreau say a citizen should disobey?

3. Why was Thoreau put in jail?

4. What role does Thoreau challenge in 'Civil Disobedience'?

5. What kind of government does Thoreau describe in 'Civil Disobedience'?

6. How does Thoreau say a citizen should disobey?

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

8. What does Thoreau say is the greatest hindrance on society in 'Civil Disobedience'?

9. What does Thoreau say happens when government gets involved in trade and commerce?

10. What does Thoreau say happens when government gets involved in politics?

11. How does Thoreau begin...
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