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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What was Thoreau pleading for in his speech about John Brown?
(a) For people to follow his example.
(b) For his execution to be called off.
(c) For him to get proper representation.
(d) For newspapers to spread the truth.

2. Who did Thoreau compare Brown to?
(a) King Henry.
(b) Martin Luther.
(c) Christ.
(d) Judas.

3. Why did Thoreau say most men would never do what Brown did?
(a) They do not have the conviction.
(b) They have too much to lose.
(c) They have too little to gain.
(d) They do not have the courage.

4. 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?
(a) Territorial issues.
(b) States' rights.
(c) Presidential campaigns.
(d) Slavery.

5. What did Brown seize in his attack?
(a) The arsenal.
(b) The flotilla.
(c) The Confederate Army.
(d) The capitol.

Short Answer Questions

1. How did Brown come to have a trial?

2. What was Anthony Burns's occupation?

3. Where did Thoreau say most men got their direction and guidance from?

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

5. What did Thoreau say Brown was NOT?

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