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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 describe as very clean in 'Civil Disobedience'?
(a) His state.
(b) His soul.
(c) His jail cell.
(d) His mind.

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

3. Who did Thoreau say was running the military force in Massachusetts?
(a) Harrison.
(b) Burns.
(c) Tuttle.
(d) Loring.

4. What does Thoreau say government needs to have authority?
(a) Power.
(b) Intelligence.
(c) Direction.
(d) Consent.

5. What was Anthony Burns's occupation?
(a) Servant.
(b) Waiter.
(c) Slave.
(d) Driver.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Thoreau begin 'Civil Disobedience'?

2. What does Thoreau say happens when government gets involved in trade and commerce?

3. 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'?

4. How did Thoreau describe the rulers of the country in 'Slavery in Massachusetts'?

5. Where was Anthony Burns from?

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