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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 does Thoreau hope to inspire men to do after 'Civil Disobedience'?
(a) Vote.
(b) Vote for emancipation.
(c) Not pay their taxes.
(d) Stand for what they believe.

2. What holiday did Thoreau give 'Slavery in Massachusetts' on?
(a) Halloween.
(b) Valentine's Day.
(c) Independance Day.
(d) Thanksgiving.

3. What is used to restore order when people try to free Burns?
(a) Tar and feather.
(b) Legal intercourse.
(c) Tear gas.
(d) Martial law.

4. Why does Thoreau blame the citizens of his state for slavery?
(a) They are not paying attention.
(b) They signed slavery into law.
(c) They are prideful.
(d) They are too complacent.

5. What state was Thoreau from?
(a) Massachusetts.
(b) Maryland.
(c) Michigan.
(d) Maine.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where did Thoreau say he saw a greater disregard for slavery in the country?

2. What kind of government does Thoreau describe in 'Civil Disobedience'?

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

4. Who teased Thoreau when he took the advice he gives in 'Civil Disobedience'?

5. Where was Anthony Burns from?

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