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

2. What was Edward Loring's occupation?
(a) Senator.
(b) Lawyer.
(c) Judge.
(d) Police Officer.

3. What did Thoreau label the governor of his state?
(a) Useless.
(b) All of these.
(c) Ineffective.
(d) Slow to action.

4. What state was Thoreau from?
(a) Maryland.
(b) Michigan.
(c) Massachusetts.
(d) Maine.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What kind of issue did Thoreau say slavery was NOT?

2. What does Thoreau say soldiers are expected to do?

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

4. When does Thoreau say a citizen should disobey?

5. How does Thoreau say a citizen should disobey?

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