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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Slavery in Massachusetts.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where did Thoreau say he saw a greater disregard for slavery in the country?
(a) The South.
(b) The country.
(c) The North.
(d) The cities.

2. What did Thoreau say law would never do for man?
(a) Keep men safe.
(b) Govern him.
(c) Set him free.
(d) Repress bad men.

3. What city did Thoreau give 'Slavery in Massachusetts' on?
(a) Farmel.
(b) Framington.
(c) Farmington.
(d) Ferrell.

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

5. What was attacked when Anthony Burns was in custody?
(a) A police station.
(b) A courthouse.
(c) A prison.
(d) A train station.

Short Answer Questions

1. In 'Civil Disobedience', what does Thoreau say a just man will not wait for?

2. What state was Thoreau from?

3. What did Thoreau label the governor of his state?

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

5. What part of man does Thoreau say government has control over?

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