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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What were Abolitionists against?
(a) War.
(b) Slavery.
(c) Change.
(d) Socialism.

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

4. What does Thoreau say the American form of government has no room for in 'Civil Disobedience'?
(a) Mercy.
(b) Conscience.
(c) Logic.
(d) Research.

5. What part of man does Thoreau say government can NEVER manipulate?
(a) The intelligent part.
(b) The emotional part.
(c) The physical part.
(d) The moral part.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Thoreau say he is NOT in 'Civil Disobedience'?

2. What does Thoreau say is the greatest hindrance on society in 'Civil Disobedience'?

3. What kind of issue did Thoreau say slavery was?

4. What did Thoreau label the governor of his state?

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

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