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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What role does Thoreau challenge in 'Civil Disobedience'?
(a) The citizens.
(b) The slaves.
(c) The immigrants.
(d) The government.

2. How does Thoreau say a citizen should disobey?
(a) Speak out in public.
(b) Vote.
(c) Withdraw support.
(d) Move away.

3. What is the main theme of 'Civil Disobedience'?
(a) Religion in politics.
(b) Appropriate places to disobey.
(c) Moral responsibility.
(d) The role of politics.

4. How does Thoreau describe slavery in 'Civil Disobedience'?
(a) Useful.
(b) Evil.
(c) Shameful.
(d) Necessary.

5. What part of man does Thoreau say government has control over?
(a) The physical part.
(b) The mental part.
(c) The emotional part.
(d) The religious part.

Short Answer Questions

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

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

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

4. What does Thoreau say should be used to make important decisions in 'Civil Disobedience'?

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

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