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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What did Thoreau ask permission to do at the beginning of 'Walking'?
(a) Elaborate.
(b) Be brief.
(c) Live his life.
(d) Persuade the reader.

2. What word did Thoreau use to describe the citizens of Massachusetts?
(a) Complacent.
(b) Ignorant.
(c) Proud.
(d) Hypocritical.

3. What direction did Thoreau prefer to walk in?
(a) North.
(b) West.
(c) South.
(d) East.

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

5. Who did Thoreau invite to be a citizen with him?
(a) The children.
(b) The pure in heart.
(c) The students.
(d) The reader.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What kind of meeting was Thoreau asked to speak at before giving his speech, 'Slavery in Massachusetts'?

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

4. What about Brown did Thoreau think was misunderstood at the time?

5. What kind of issue did Thoreau say slavery was?

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