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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What did Thoreau say Brown was NOT?
(a) Religious.
(b) Compassionate.
(c) Insane.
(d) Educated.

3. What did Thoreau say we should let our thoughts do?
(a) Grow.
(b) Become.
(c) Wander.
(d) Take hold.

4. What does Thoreau call the congressional act that was discussed at the meeting he was asked to speak at before giving his speech, 'Slavery in Massachusetts'?
(a) The Compromise of Souls.
(b) The Slavery Maker.
(c) The Nebraska Bill.
(d) The Freedom Reducer.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What did Thoreau say most media devices were striving to do?

2. What did Brown seize in his attack?

3. What does Thoreau think justifies violent force?

4. Why was Thoreau able to walk freely wherever he pleased?

5. What did Thoreau say he never had on his walks?

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