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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why did Thoreau think most people had the wrong idea about Brown?
(a) They had never met him.
(b) They were afraid of him.
(c) They envied him.
(d) They did not understand him.

2. How did the attackers trying to free Burns plead in their trial?
(a) Guilty.
(b) Unaware.
(c) Innocent.
(d) Unheard.

3. What does Thoreau say he is NOT in 'Civil Disobedience'?
(a) A socialist.
(b) A monarchist.
(c) A democrat.
(d) An anarchist.

4. What did Thoreau say he always did while walking while comparing himself to an animal?
(a) Observe.
(b) Ruminate.
(c) Meditate.
(d) Pray.

5. What did Thoreau say society always was in 'Life Without Principle'?
(a) Busy.
(b) Angry.
(c) Distracted.
(d) Serene.

Short Answer Questions

1. What month did Brown lead his attack?

2. What kind of issue did Thoreau say slavery was?

3. What does Thoreau say should be used to make important decisions in 'Civil Disobedience'?

4. How does Thoreau say soldiers are expected to perform their duties?

5. How did Thoreau describe his thesis in 'Walking'?

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