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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 kind of government does Thoreau describe in 'Civil Disobedience'?
(a) A republic.
(b) A democracy.
(c) A socialist nation.
(d) A monarchy.

2. How does Thoreau describe the attack made to free Burns?
(a) Angering.
(b) Necessary.
(c) Heroic.
(d) Sadddening.

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

4. What did Thoreau say confused most people about Brown?
(a) His cruelty.
(b) His power.
(c) His courage.
(d) His boldness.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Thoreau say government needs to have authority?

2. What does Thoreau hope to inspire men to do after 'Civil Disobedience'?

3. What was the congressional act that was discussed at the meeting Thoreau was asked to speak at before giving his speech, 'Slavery in Massachusetts' about?

4. What attribute does Thoreau say just men will have?

5. How does Thoreau describe slavery in 'Civil Disobedience'?

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