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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Civil Disobedience.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. When does Thoreau say a citizen should disobey?
(a) All of these.
(b) When the government is being immoral.
(c) When the country is at war.
(d) When the population gets too large.

2. What does Thoreau hope to inspire men to do after 'Civil Disobedience'?
(a) Not pay their taxes.
(b) Vote for emancipation.
(c) Vote.
(d) Stand for what they believe.

3. What does Thoreau say soldiers are expected to do?
(a) Defeat opposition.
(b) Carry out the will of government.
(c) Obey.
(d) Serve.

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

5. How did Thoreau feel about the people who teased him when he took his own advice in 'Civil Disobedience'?
(a) He was surprised at their reactions.
(b) He respected their opinions.
(c) He thought them to be ridiculous.
(d) He hated them.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who was very friendly to Thoreau when he took his own advice in 'Civil Disobedience'?

2. What does Thoreau say government needs to have authority?

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

4. How does Thoreau describe slavery in 'Civil Disobedience'?

5. Why was Thoreau put in jail?

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