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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Slavery in Massachusetts.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What did Thoreau say the government considered its only authority according to 'Slavery in Massachusetts'?
(a) The President.
(b) The voters.
(c) God.
(d) The Constitution.

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

3. What did Thoreau say most media devices were striving to do?
(a) Reflect the truth.
(b) Appease the masses.
(c) Make money.
(d) Gain approval.

4. Who is Thoreau condemning in 'Slavery in Massachusetts'?
(a) Barnes.
(b) Harrison.
(c) Burns.
(d) Loring.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What part of man does Thoreau say government has control over?

2. What does Thoreau say happens when government gets involved in politics?

3. Who does Thoreau say should provide what government needs for them to have authority?

4. What did Thoreau say the issue of slavery was doing to his state?

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

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