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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 issue of slavery was doing to his state?
(a) Polarizing it.
(b) Desensitizing it.
(c) Immoralizing it.
(d) Capitulating it.

2. What does Thoreau say is the greatest hindrance on society in 'Civil Disobedience'?
(a) Illiteracy.
(b) Government.
(c) Slaves.
(d) Discrimination.

3. What role does Thoreau challenge in 'Civil Disobedience'?
(a) The immigrants.
(b) The government.
(c) The slaves.
(d) The citizens.

4. What does Thoreau say he is NOT in 'Civil Disobedience'?
(a) An anarchist.
(b) A monarchist.
(c) A socialist.
(d) A democrat.

5. Who was very friendly to Thoreau when he took his own advice in 'Civil Disobedience'?
(a) His cell mate.
(b) His family.
(c) His incumbents.
(d) His neighbors.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who did Thoreau say was running the military force in Massachusetts?

2. What was attacked when Anthony Burns was in custody?

3. What state was Thoreau from?

4. How does Thoreau say a citizen should disobey?

5. What did Thoreau say made men innocent in 'Slavery in Massachusetts'?

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