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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who was very friendly to Thoreau when he took his own advice in 'Civil Disobedience'?
(a) His neighbors.
(b) His incumbents.
(c) His family.
(d) His cell mate.

2. Why was Thoreau put in jail?
(a) He freed a slave.
(b) He said something rude to a police officer.
(c) He refused to pay a tax.
(d) He was drunk in public.

3. What were Abolitionists against?
(a) Socialism.
(b) Change.
(c) Slavery.
(d) War.

4. How does Thoreau begin 'Civil Disobedience'?
(a) He gives a motto.
(b) He relates an experience.
(c) He reads a poem.
(d) He cites a scripture.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. How did Thoreau say med should treat the government when acting immorally in 'Slavery in Massachusetts'?

3. How does Thoreau say a citizen should disobey?

4. What does Thoreau say is not always found in the majority?

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

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