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

2. Who does Thoreau say should provide what government needs for them to have authority?
(a) The American citizens.
(b) The needs of the country.
(c) Government officials.
(d) Their conscience.

3. Who did Thoreau consider the real authority of Government, according to 'Slavery in Massachusetts'?
(a) The President.
(b) The Constitution.
(c) The voters.
(d) God.

4. How did the attackers trying to free Burns plead in their trial?
(a) Unaware.
(b) Guilty.
(c) Unheard.
(d) Innocent.

5. How did Thoreau describe the rulers of the country in 'Slavery in Massachusetts'?
(a) Uneducated.
(b) Unruly.
(c) Unknowing.
(d) Unprincipled.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What did Thoreau warn the people against in 'Slavery in Massachusetts'?

3. What attribute does Thoreau say just men will have?

4. What does Thoreau say is not always found in the majority?

5. What happened to Thoreau when he took his own advice given in 'Civil Disobedience'?

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