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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 did Thoreau say he saw a greater disregard for slavery in the country?
(a) The country.
(b) The South.
(c) The North.
(d) The cities.

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

3. Who did the governor of Massachusetts back in the issue of Burns?
(a) Tuttle.
(b) Harrison.
(c) Burns.
(d) Loring.

4. Why was Thoreau so unimpressed with the governor of his state?
(a) He was soft about his voting.
(b) He had never given a strong speech.
(c) He did not enforce slave laws.
(d) He gave in to money lenders.

5. What does Thoreau say should be used to make important decisions in 'Civil Disobedience'?
(a) Mercy.
(b) Logic.
(c) Conscience.
(d) Research.

Short Answer Questions

1. What attribute does Thoreau say all men should have naturally in 'Slavery in Massachusetts'?

2. In 'Civil Disobedience', what does Thoreau say a just man will not wait for?

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

4. Where was Anthony Burns from?

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

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