1. Why does Thoreau blame the citizens of his state for slavery?
(a) They are prideful.
(b) They are too complacent.
(c) They are not paying attention.
(d) They signed slavery into law.

2. What state was Thoreau from?
(a) Maine.
(b) Massachusetts.
(c) Michigan.
(d) Maryland.

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

4. What does Thoreau call the congressional act that was discussed at the meeting he was asked to speak at before giving his speech, 'Slavery in Massachusetts'?
(a) The Nebraska Bill.
(b) The Compromise of Souls.
(c) The Slavery Maker.
(d) The Freedom Reducer.

5. How does Thoreau describe the attack made to free Burns?
(a) Heroic.
(b) Angering.
(c) Necessary.
(d) Sadddening.

Short Answer Questions

1. What was the congressional act that was discussed at the meeting Thoreau was asked to speak at before giving his speech, 'Slavery in Massachusetts' about?

2. Why was Thoreau put in jail?

3. What does Thoreau say government needs to have authority?

4. How did Thoreau feel about the people who teased him when he took his own advice in 'Civil Disobedience'?

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

(see the answer key)

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