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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In 'Walking', what did Thoreau say most men's minds naturally gravitated towards?
(a) Security.
(b) Independance.
(c) Routines.
(d) Wilderness.

2. How did Thoreau describe his thesis in 'Walking'?
(a) Beautiful.
(b) Logical.
(c) Natural.
(d) Radical.

3. What did Thoreau say was the natural state of the Earth?
(a) Hierarchical.
(b) Order.
(c) Chaotic.
(d) Wildness.

4. What animal did Thoreau say he was like when he went walking?
(a) A deer.
(b) A camel.
(c) A dog.
(d) A bear.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. How many men followed Brown in his attack?

2. What was the congressional act that was discussed at the meeting Thoreau was asked to speak at before giving his speech, 'Slavery in Massachusetts' about?

3. What did Thoreau dislike about the newspaper articles about Brown's attack?

4. What did Thoreau say media devices should have been doing?

5. Why did Thoreau think most people had the wrong idea about Brown?

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