View a FREE sample

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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What direction did Thoreau say most men tended to walk in when given the chance?
(a) South.
(b) North.
(c) West.
(d) East.

2. What did Thoreau say Massachusetts was supporting in 'A Plea for Captain John Brown'?
(a) Slavery.
(b) Perjury.
(c) Adultery.
(d) Tyranny.

3. What attribute does Thoreau say all men should have naturally in 'Slavery in Massachusetts'?
(a) Intelligence.
(b) Respect.
(c) Choice.
(d) Freedom.

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

5. How long every day would Thoreau spend walking?
(a) Half an hour.
(b) A few minutes.
(c) A few hours.
(d) An hour.

Short Answer Questions

1. What month did Brown lead his attack?

2. What word did Thoreau use to describe the holiday that is being celebrated when he was delivering, 'Slavery in Massachusetts'?

3. What did Thoreau say Brown was NOT?

4. How does Thoreau describe the attack made to free Burns?

5. What was Brown trying to fight with his attack?

(see the answer key)

This section contains 164 words (approx. 1 page at 300 words per page) View a FREE sample