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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What city did Thoreau give 'Slavery in Massachusetts' on?
(a) Farmington.
(b) Ferrell.
(c) Farmel.
(d) Framington.

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

3. What did Massachusetts support that angered Thoreau in 'A Plea for Captain John Brown'?
(a) The Nebraska-Kansas Act.
(b) The Free Trade Compromise.
(c) John Brown.
(d) The Federal Government.

4. What did Thoreau say the walls we need to break down were hindering?
(a) Possibilities.
(b) Ideas.
(c) Freedom.
(d) Growth.

5. What was Brown hoping to free with his attack?
(a) The people.
(b) Intelligence.
(c) Slaves.
(d) Religious activists.

Short Answer Questions

1. How did Thoreau describe his thesis in 'Walking'?

2. What did Thoreau say the government considered its only authority according to 'Slavery in Massachusetts'?

3. What word did Thoreau use to describe the citizens of Massachusetts?

4. How did Brown come to have a trial?

5. In 'A Plea for Captain John Brown', who did Thoreau say the newspapers were serving?

(see the answer key)

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