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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 say most media devices were striving to do?
(a) Reflect the truth.
(b) Gain approval.
(c) Appease the masses.
(d) Make money.

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

3. What did Thoreau warn the people against in 'Slavery in Massachusetts'?
(a) Being robbed of freedom.
(b) Not caring about other people.
(c) Not thinking for themselves.
(d) All of these.

4. Who did Thoreau say was running the military force in Massachusetts?
(a) Tuttle.
(b) Harrison.
(c) Loring.
(d) Burns.

5. What kind of meeting was Thoreau asked to speak at before giving his speech, 'Slavery in Massachusetts'?
(a) A presidential debate.
(b) An anti-slavery meeting.
(c) A Union meeting.
(d) A Civil War discussion.

Short Answer Questions

1. What attribute does Thoreau say just men will have?

2. What does Thoreau say government needs to have authority?

3. What does Thoreau say is the greatest hindrance on society in 'Civil Disobedience'?

4. What did Thoreau say made men innocent in 'Slavery in Massachusetts'?

5. What does Thoreau hope to inspire men to do after 'Civil Disobedience'?

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