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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In 'Civil Disobedience', what does Thoreau say a just man will not wait for?
(a) A favorable choice.
(b) An opportunity.
(c) A majority.
(d) A leader.

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

3. How does Thoreau say a citizen should disobey?
(a) Vote.
(b) Withdraw support.
(c) Move away.
(d) Speak out in public.

4. How did Thoreau describe the rulers of the country in 'Slavery in Massachusetts'?
(a) Unknowing.
(b) Uneducated.
(c) Unruly.
(d) Unprincipled.

5. Where was Edward Loring from?
(a) Philadelphia.
(b) Augusta.
(c) Boston.
(d) Washington D.C.

Short Answer Questions

1. What attribute does Thoreau say all men should have naturally in 'Slavery in Massachusetts'?

2. What holiday did Thoreau give 'Slavery in Massachusetts' on?

3. What role does Thoreau challenge in 'Civil Disobedience'?

4. What did Thoreau say law would never do for man?

5. What does Thoreau say soldiers are expected to do?

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