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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 attribute does Thoreau say all men should have naturally in 'Slavery in Massachusetts'?
(a) Choice.
(b) Respect.
(c) Freedom.
(d) Intelligence.

2. Who did Thoreau consider the real authority of Government, according to 'Slavery in Massachusetts'?
(a) God.
(b) The Constitution.
(c) The voters.
(d) The President.

3. In 'Civil Disobedience', what does Thoreau say a just man will not wait for?
(a) A leader.
(b) A majority.
(c) An opportunity.
(d) A favorable choice.

4. Who is Thoreau condemning in 'Slavery in Massachusetts'?
(a) Burns.
(b) Loring.
(c) Harrison.
(d) Barnes.

5. Why was Thoreau put in jail?
(a) He refused to pay a tax.
(b) He said something rude to a police officer.
(c) He was drunk in public.
(d) He freed a slave.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Thoreau describe slavery in 'Civil Disobedience'?

2. What does Thoreau hope to inspire men to do after 'Civil Disobedience'?

3. What was the congressional act that was discussed at the meeting Thoreau was asked to speak at before giving his speech, 'Slavery in Massachusetts' about?

4. What holiday did Thoreau give 'Slavery in Massachusetts' on?

5. What kind of meeting was Thoreau asked to speak at before giving his speech, 'Slavery in Massachusetts'?

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