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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. 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 Nebraska Bill.
(b) The Compromise of Souls.
(c) The Slavery Maker.
(d) The Freedom Reducer.

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

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

5. In 'A Plea for Captain John Brown', who did Thoreau say the political parties were serving?
(a) The rich citizens.
(b) Themselves.
(c) The people.
(d) The government.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What attribute did Thoreau say never came out on one of his walks?

3. How did Brown come to have a trial?

4. What was Brown trying to build with his attack?

5. What kind of U.S. territories was Brown most interested in serving in?

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