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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What does Thoreau say should be used to make important decisions in 'Civil Disobedience'?
(a) Conscience.
(b) Mercy.
(c) Logic.
(d) Research.

3. How does Thoreau say soldiers are expected to perform their duties?
(a) Obediently.
(b) Intelligently.
(c) Faithfully.
(d) Mindlessly.

4. Who does Thoreau say should provide what government needs for them to have authority?
(a) Their conscience.
(b) The American citizens.
(c) The needs of the country.
(d) Government officials.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. How did the attackers trying to free Burns plead in their trial?

2. What does Thoreau say is not always found in the majority?

3. Why was Thoreau put in jail?

4. How does Thoreau describe slavery in 'Civil Disobedience'?

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

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