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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 made men innocent in 'Slavery in Massachusetts'?
(a) Doing what is right.
(b) Appeasing the officials.
(c) Being educated.
(d) Following the law.

2. What happened to Thoreau when he took his own advice given in 'Civil Disobedience'?
(a) He was written up.
(b) He was fined.
(c) He was not heard.
(d) He was put in prison.

3. 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.

4. What kind of government does Thoreau describe in 'Civil Disobedience'?
(a) A republic.
(b) A monarchy.
(c) A democracy.
(d) A socialist nation.

5. What was Edward Loring's occupation?
(a) Police Officer.
(b) Senator.
(c) Lawyer.
(d) Judge.

Short Answer Questions

1. What did Thoreau describe as very clean in 'Civil Disobedience'?

2. What kind of issue did Thoreau say slavery was NOT?

3. What does Thoreau say government should be based on?

4. In 'Civil Disobedience', what does Thoreau say a just man will not wait for?

5. What was attacked when Anthony Burns was in custody?

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