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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 did Thoreau say was not the best use of a man's time in 'Life Without Principle'?
(a) Working for money.
(b) Praying to God.
(c) Wishing for power.
(d) Observing leaders.

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

3. What does Thoreau say the American form of government has no room for in 'Civil Disobedience'?
(a) Logic.
(b) Research.
(c) Mercy.
(d) Conscience.

4. In 'A Plea for Captain John Brown', who did Thoreau say the political parties were serving?
(a) Themselves.
(b) The rich citizens.
(c) The government.
(d) The people.

5. What kind of rich man did Thoreau speak out against in 'Life Without Principle'?
(a) Those who were born into riches.
(b) Those who married in to riches.
(c) Those who manipulated others to get riches.
(d) Those who worked hard for their riches.

Short Answer Questions

1. What did Thoreau say we should let our thoughts do?

2. What did Thoreau say people in cities were trying to obtain in 'Life Without Principle'?

3. What is the main theme of 'Civil Disobedience'?

4. What city did Thoreau give 'Slavery in Massachusetts' on?

5. Who is Thoreau condemning in 'Slavery in Massachusetts'?

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