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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 say should be used to make important decisions in 'Civil Disobedience'?
(a) Logic.
(b) Mercy.
(c) Research.
(d) Conscience.

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

3. What does Thoreau call the congressional act that was discussed at the meeting he was asked to speak at before giving his speech, 'Slavery in Massachusetts'?
(a) The Nebraska Bill.
(b) The Compromise of Souls.
(c) The Slavery Maker.
(d) The Freedom Reducer.

4. What kind of issue did Thoreau say slavery was?
(a) Moral.
(b) Spiritual.
(c) All of these.
(d) Political.

5. What was Anthony Burns's occupation?
(a) Waiter.
(b) Servant.
(c) Slave.
(d) Driver.

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. What holiday did Thoreau give 'Slavery in Massachusetts' on?

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

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

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