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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What holiday did Thoreau give 'Slavery in Massachusetts' on?
(a) Independance Day.
(b) Thanksgiving.
(c) Halloween.
(d) Valentine's Day.

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

3. What did Thoreau say law would never do for man?
(a) Govern him.
(b) Keep men safe.
(c) Set him free.
(d) Repress bad men.

4. What was Anthony Burns's occupation?
(a) Servant.
(b) Driver.
(c) Slave.
(d) Waiter.

5. Who did Thoreau like to have with him on his walks?
(a) A close friend.
(b) His daughter.
(c) A student.
(d) Nobody.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where was Anthony Burns from?

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

3. When did Thoreau deliver his speech about Brown?

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

5. What did Thoreau say Brown was NOT?

(see the answer key)

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