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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What happened to Thoreau when he took his own advice given in 'Civil Disobedience'?
(a) He was written up.
(b) He was put in prison.
(c) He was fined.
(d) He was not heard.

2. What does Thoreau compare soldiers to?
(a) Fleas.
(b) Pawns.
(c) Angels.
(d) Machines.

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

4. How does Thoreau say soldiers are expected to perform their duties?
(a) Obediently.
(b) Intelligently.
(c) Mindlessly.
(d) Faithfully.

5. What did Thoreau describe as very clean in 'Civil Disobedience'?
(a) His state.
(b) His jail cell.
(c) His mind.
(d) His soul.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Thoreau say the American form of government has no room for in 'Civil Disobedience'?

2. What kind of government does Thoreau describe in 'Civil Disobedience'?

3. What does Thoreau say soldiers are expected to do?

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

5. What state was Thoreau from?

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