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

2. What kind of meeting was Thoreau asked to speak at before giving his speech, 'Slavery in Massachusetts'?
(a) A Civil War discussion.
(b) A presidential debate.
(c) A Union meeting.
(d) An anti-slavery meeting.

3. What city did Thoreau give 'Slavery in Massachusetts' on?
(a) Farmington.
(b) Framington.
(c) Farmel.
(d) Ferrell.

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

5. When does Thoreau say a citizen should disobey?
(a) When the country is at war.
(b) All of these.
(c) When the government is being immoral.
(d) When the population gets too large.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Thoreau say the best government will NOT do in 'Civil Disobedience'?

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

3. Why does Thoreau blame the citizens of his state for slavery?

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

5. Who does Thoreau say should provide what government needs for them to have authority?

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