1. What did Thoreau say media devices should have been doing?
(a) Making money.
(b) Gaining approval.
(c) Reflecting the truth.
(d) Appeasing the masses.

2. What was Anthony Burns's occupation?
(a) Servant.
(b) Waiter.
(c) Slave.
(d) Driver.

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

4. What attribute does Thoreau say all men should have naturally in 'Slavery in Massachusetts'?
(a) Freedom.
(b) Choice.
(c) Respect.
(d) Intelligence.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Thoreau call the congressional act that was discussed at the meeting he was asked to speak at before giving his speech, 'Slavery in Massachusetts'?

2. What does Thoreau say happens when government gets involved in trade and commerce?

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

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

5. What part of man does Thoreau say government can NEVER manipulate?

(see the answer key)

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