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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What was Brown trying to fight with his attack?
(a) Abolishionists.
(b) Slavery.
(c) Prohibition.
(d) Emancipation.

2. What did Thoreau dislike about the newspaper articles about Brown's attack?
(a) They did not give both sides of the debate.
(b) They did not quote Brown himself.
(c) They misread his intentions.
(d) They made him out to be a hero.

3. What state did Brown work hard to push his agenda before his attacks?
(a) Missouri.
(b) Nebraska.
(c) Kansas.
(d) Texas.

4. What was Edward Loring's occupation?
(a) Senator.
(b) Lawyer.
(c) Judge.
(d) Police Officer.

5. How did Thoreau begin 'A Plea for Captain John Brown'?
(a) He read a newspaper clip.
(b) He quoted a poem.
(c) He described John Brown.
(d) He read from the Constitution.

Short Answer Questions

1. How many men followed Brown in his attack?

2. Where was Anthony Burns from?

3. What did Thoreau say ruined man's thoughts?

4. What did Massachusetts support that angered Thoreau in 'A Plea for Captain John Brown'?

5. Where did Thoreau say men should get their guidance and direction from?

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