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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 is the greatest hindrance on society in 'Civil Disobedience'?
(a) Discrimination.
(b) Slaves.
(c) Government.
(d) Illiteracy.

2. Who did Thoreau consider the real authority of Government, according to 'Slavery in Massachusetts'?
(a) The voters.
(b) The President.
(c) The Constitution.
(d) God.

3. What is the main theme of 'Civil Disobedience'?
(a) Religion in politics.
(b) Appropriate places to disobey.
(c) Moral responsibility.
(d) The role of politics.

4. What does Thoreau think justifies violent force?
(a) A just reason.
(b) A last resort.
(c) A greater cause.
(d) A public forum.

5. What does Thoreau call the congressional act that was discussed at the meeting he was asked to speak at before giving his speech, 'Slavery in Massachusetts'?
(a) The Slavery Maker.
(b) The Compromise of Souls.
(c) The Nebraska Bill.
(d) The Freedom Reducer.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who did Thoreau compare Brown to?

2. What did Thoreau praise most about Brown?

3. Where did Thoreau deliver his speech about Brown?

4. What does Thoreau say is not always found in the majority?

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

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