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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 'A Plea for Captain John Brown', who did Thoreau say the newspapers were serving?
(a) The people.
(b) Themselves.
(c) The government.
(d) The rich citizens.

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

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

4. What does Thoreau say the American form of government has no room for in 'Civil Disobedience'?
(a) Logic.
(b) Research.
(c) Conscience.
(d) Mercy.

5. What does Thoreau say government should be based on?
(a) Justice.
(b) Essentialism.
(c) Mercy.
(d) Practicality.

Short Answer Questions

1. What attribute does Thoreau say all men should have naturally in 'Slavery in Massachusetts'?

2. What did Thoreau think should be made illegal in Massachusetts?

3. What did Thoreau say media devices should have been doing?

4. What kind of government does Thoreau describe in 'Civil Disobedience'?

5. Who did Thoreau consider the real authority of Government, according to 'Slavery in Massachusetts'?

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