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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) Courage.
(c) Reform.
(d) Practicality.

2. What part of man does Thoreau say government has control over?
(a) The mental part.
(b) The emotional part.
(c) The religious part.
(d) The physical part.

3. What did Thoreau say reflected the general feeling in the country about slavery?
(a) Social gatherings.
(b) Newspapers.
(c) Advertisements.
(d) Religious gatherings.

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

5. What part of man does Thoreau say government can NEVER manipulate?
(a) The physical part.
(b) The moral part.
(c) The intelligent part.
(d) The emotional part.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Thoreau say government needs to have authority?

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

3. What kind of man did Thoreau think Brown was?

4. What does Thoreau say government accomplishes in 'Civil Disobedience'?

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

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