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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What word did Thoreau use to describe the citizens of Massachusetts?
(a) Complacent.
(b) Ignorant.
(c) Proud.
(d) Hypocritical.

2. 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.

3. What did Thoreau condemn in 'Life Without Principle'?
(a) The pursuit of money.
(b) The Electoral College.
(c) Public Education.
(d) Slavery.

4. What did Thoreau say the walls we need to break down were hindering?
(a) Freedom.
(b) Growth.
(c) Ideas.
(d) Possibilities.

5. What did Thoreau say law would never do for man?
(a) Keep men safe.
(b) Repress bad men.
(c) Govern him.
(d) Set him free.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who did Thoreau consider the real authority of Government, according to 'Slavery in Massachusetts'?

2. How does Thoreau say a citizen should disobey?

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

4. What did Thoreau say a truly principled man would NOT concern himself with in 'Life Without Principle'?

5. What does Thoreau say he is NOT in 'Civil Disobedience'?

(see the answer key)

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