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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. In 'Civil Disobedience', what does Thoreau say a just man will not wait for?
(a) An opportunity.
(b) A favorable choice.
(c) A majority.
(d) A leader.

2. How did Thoreau begin 'A Plea for Captain John Brown'?
(a) He quoted a poem.
(b) He read from the Constitution.
(c) He described John Brown.
(d) He read a newspaper clip.

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

4. How did Thoreau say med should treat the government when acting immorally in 'Slavery in Massachusetts'?
(a) With logic.
(b) With obedience.
(c) With compassion.
(d) With contempt.

5. How does Thoreau say a citizen should disobey?
(a) Withdraw support.
(b) Speak out in public.
(c) Move away.
(d) Vote.

Short Answer Questions

1. What was Brown hoping to free with his attack?

2. What does Thoreau say government should be based on?

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

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

5. What month did Brown lead his attack?

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