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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

3. Why was Thoreau so unimpressed with the governor of his state?
(a) He did not enforce slave laws.
(b) He gave in to money lenders.
(c) He was soft about his voting.
(d) He had never given a strong speech.

4. In 'Civil Disobedience', what does Thoreau say a just man will not wait for?
(a) An opportunity.
(b) A majority.
(c) A leader.
(d) A favorable choice.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Why was Thoreau put in jail?

3. What state was Thoreau from?

4. 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?

5. How does Thoreau describe slavery in 'Civil Disobedience'?

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