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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 think should be made illegal in Massachusetts?
(a) Objecting the popular opinion.
(b) Slavery.
(c) Returning slaves to their rightful owners.
(d) Printing without permission.

2. How did Thoreau describe his thesis in 'Walking'?
(a) Beautiful.
(b) Radical.
(c) Logical.
(d) Natural.

3. What did Thoreau say he always did while walking while comparing himself to an animal?
(a) Observe.
(b) Meditate.
(c) Pray.
(d) Ruminate.

4. What did Thoreau say his walks always had?
(a) Inspiration.
(b) Ideas.
(c) Meaning.
(d) Calm.

5. What was Brown trying to build with his attack?
(a) A fortress.
(b) A political party.
(c) An army.
(d) A message.

Short Answer Questions

1. What animal did Thoreau say he was like when he went walking?

2. What did Thoreau say reflected the general feeling in the country about slavery?

3. What did Thoreau say most people were trying to do to nature?

4. What did Thoreau say law would never do for man?

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

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