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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where in the U.S. was Thoreau most interested in the slavery debate?
(a) Virginia.
(b) Massachusetts.
(c) Georgia.
(d) Nebraska.

2. How does Thoreau say soldiers are expected to perform their duties?
(a) Intelligently.
(b) Faithfully.
(c) Obediently.
(d) Mindlessly.

3. What does Thoreau say the best government will NOT do in 'Civil Disobedience'?
(a) Reprimand.
(b) Govern.
(c) Tax.
(d) Restrict.

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

5. What does Thoreau say is not always found in the majority?
(a) Reform.
(b) Justice.
(c) Courage.
(d) Practicality.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What does Thoreau say should be used to make important decisions in 'Civil Disobedience'?

3. What did Thoreau say media devices should have been doing?

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

5. How did the attackers trying to free Burns plead in their trial?

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