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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 not always found in the majority?
(a) Justice.
(b) Practicality.
(c) Reform.
(d) Courage.

2. What does Thoreau say soldiers are expected to do?
(a) Obey.
(b) Serve.
(c) Carry out the will of government.
(d) Defeat opposition.

3. What does Thoreau say happens when government gets involved in trade and commerce?
(a) It allows for growth.
(b) It simplifies things.
(c) It gets in the way.
(d) It changes the perspective.

4. What did Thoreau warn the people against in 'Slavery in Massachusetts'?
(a) Being robbed of freedom.
(b) Not thinking for themselves.
(c) Not caring about other people.
(d) All of these.

5. What was the name of the town where Brown's attack took place?
(a) Harrington Bridge.
(b) Harlem's Crossing.
(c) Harper's Ferry.
(d) Hannigan's Bay.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Thoreau say the best government will NOT do in 'Civil Disobedience'?

2. How does Thoreau say soldiers are expected to perform their duties?

3. What were Abolitionists against?

4. What was illegal in Massachusetts?

5. What is used to restore order when people try to free Burns?

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