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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. Where was Anthony Burns from?
(a) West Virginia.
(b) Massachusetts.
(c) New York.
(d) Virginia.

2. What word did Thoreau use to describe the citizens of Massachusetts?
(a) Hypocritical.
(b) Proud.
(c) Ignorant.
(d) Complacent.

3. What did Thoreau praise most about Brown?
(a) His ability to gather followers.
(b) His boldness.
(c) His unwavering spirit.
(d) His willingness to risk his life.

4. What word did Thoreau use to describe the holiday that is being celebrated when he was delivering, 'Slavery in Massachusetts'?
(a) Ironic.
(b) Biased.
(c) Inane.
(d) Hypocritical.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What did Thoreau warn the people against in 'Slavery in Massachusetts'?

2. Who was very friendly to Thoreau when he took his own advice in 'Civil Disobedience'?

3. What kind of meeting was Thoreau asked to speak at before giving his speech, 'Slavery in Massachusetts'?

4. Who did Thoreau say was running the military force in Massachusetts?

5. How did Thoreau feel about the people who teased him when he took his own advice in 'Civil Disobedience'?

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