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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What did Thoreau describe as very clean in 'Civil Disobedience'?
(a) His state.
(b) His jail cell.
(c) His mind.
(d) His soul.

2. What was Edward Loring's occupation?
(a) Lawyer.
(b) Senator.
(c) Police Officer.
(d) Judge.

3. Why was Thoreau so unimpressed with the governor of his state?
(a) He did not enforce slave laws.
(b) He gave in to money lenders.
(c) He had never given a strong speech.
(d) He was soft about his voting.

4. Who is Thoreau condemning in 'Slavery in Massachusetts'?
(a) Harrison.
(b) Barnes.
(c) Burns.
(d) Loring.

5. Who did Thoreau consider the real authority of Government, according to 'Slavery in Massachusetts'?
(a) God.
(b) The Constitution.
(c) The President.
(d) The voters.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where was Anthony Burns from?

2. What word did Thoreau use to describe the holiday that is being celebrated when he was delivering, 'Slavery in Massachusetts'?

3. What did Thoreau say the government considered its only authority according to 'Slavery in Massachusetts'?

4. Where in the U.S. was Thoreau most interested in the slavery debate?

5. Who does Thoreau say should provide what government needs for them to have authority?

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