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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Life Without Principle.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who teased Thoreau when he took the advice he gives in 'Civil Disobedience'?
(a) His incumbents.
(b) His cell mate.
(c) His neighbors.
(d) His family.

2. What did Thoreau say Nature would reveal to man?
(a) Ideas.
(b) Designs.
(c) Thoughts.
(d) Needs.

3. What did Massachusetts support that angered Thoreau in 'A Plea for Captain John Brown'?
(a) The Free Trade Compromise.
(b) The Nebraska-Kansas Act.
(c) John Brown.
(d) The Federal Government.

4. What word did Thoreau use to describe the holiday that is being celebrated when he was delivering, 'Slavery in Massachusetts'?
(a) Biased.
(b) Ironic.
(c) Hypocritical.
(d) Inane.

5. Why did most people leave their jobs in Thoreau's time?
(a) They had no loyalty.
(b) They changed occupations.
(c) They needed more money.
(d) They were fired.

Short Answer Questions

1. What did Thoreau warn the people against in 'Slavery in Massachusetts'?

2. What does Thoreau say is the greatest hindrance on society in 'Civil Disobedience'?

3. When did Thoreau deliver his speech about Brown?

4. How long every day would Thoreau spend walking?

5. Where did Thoreau say people were not really inhabitants of?

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