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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 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.

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

3. What was attacked when Anthony Burns was in custody?
(a) A train station.
(b) A police station.
(c) A prison.
(d) A courthouse.

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

5. What does Thoreau say the best government will NOT do in 'Civil Disobedience'?
(a) Reprimand.
(b) Restrict.
(c) Govern.
(d) Tax.

Short Answer Questions

1. What were Abolitionists against?

2. Who was very friendly to Thoreau when he took his own advice in 'Civil Disobedience'?

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

4. How did Thoreau describe the rulers of the country in 'Slavery in Massachusetts'?

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

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