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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through A Plea for Captain John Brown.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Thoreau say he is NOT in 'Civil Disobedience'?
(a) A democrat.
(b) An anarchist.
(c) A monarchist.
(d) A socialist.

2. How did Thoreau feel about Brown's actions?
(a) He applauded them.
(b) He was confused by them.
(c) He abhorred them.
(d) He was offended by them.

3. What word did Thoreau use to describe the holiday that is being celebrated when he was delivering, 'Slavery in Massachusetts'?
(a) Ironic.
(b) Inane.
(c) Hypocritical.
(d) Biased.

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

5. What part of man does Thoreau say government has control over?
(a) The mental part.
(b) The physical part.
(c) The religious part.
(d) The emotional part.

Short Answer Questions

1. What was attacked when Anthony Burns was in custody?

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 did Thoreau say Brown was NOT?

5. Why did Thoreau say most men would never do what Brown did?

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