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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 attribute does Thoreau say all men should have naturally in 'Slavery in Massachusetts'?
(a) Respect.
(b) Intelligence.
(c) Freedom.
(d) Choice.

2. When did Thoreau deliver his speech about Brown?
(a) The day before the execution.
(b) On Voting Day.
(c) On Independance Day.
(d) While Brown was in prison.

3. Who did the governor of Massachusetts back in the issue of Burns?
(a) Harrison.
(b) Burns.
(c) Tuttle.
(d) Loring.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What kind of issue did Thoreau say slavery was NOT?

3. What was illegal in Massachusetts?

4. In 'A Plea for Captain John Brown', who did Thoreau say the newspapers were serving?

5. What does Thoreau think justifies violent force?

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