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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Thoreau say government accomplishes in 'Civil Disobedience'?
(a) Changing the ideals.
(b) Regulating trade.
(c) Motivating the citizens.
(d) Nothing.

2. What does Thoreau say government should be based on?
(a) Justice.
(b) Mercy.
(c) Practicality.
(d) Essentialism.

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

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

5. How does Thoreau begin 'Civil Disobedience'?
(a) He relates an experience.
(b) He gives a motto.
(c) He reads a poem.
(d) He cites a scripture.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Thoreau say the best government will NOT do in 'Civil Disobedience'?

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

3. What part of man does Thoreau say government can NEVER manipulate?

4. Why does Thoreau blame the citizens of his state for slavery?

5. What does Thoreau hope to inspire men to do after 'Civil Disobedience'?

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