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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 made men innocent in 'Slavery in Massachusetts'?
(a) Appeasing the officials.
(b) Following the law.
(c) Doing what is right.
(d) Being educated.

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

3. What did Thoreau say reflected the general feeling in the country about slavery?
(a) Advertisements.
(b) Social gatherings.
(c) Newspapers.
(d) Religious gatherings.

4. What part of man does Thoreau say government has control over?
(a) The religious part.
(b) The mental part.
(c) The physical part.
(d) The emotional part.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Who did Thoreau consider the real authority of Government, according to 'Slavery in Massachusetts'?

2. What does Thoreau compare soldiers to?

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

4. What did Thoreau describe as very clean in 'Civil Disobedience'?

5. What does Thoreau say government should be based on?

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