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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 the issue of slavery was doing to his state?
(a) Immoralizing it.
(b) Desensitizing it.
(c) Capitulating it.
(d) Polarizing it.

2. Who teased Thoreau when he took the advice he gives in 'Civil Disobedience'?
(a) His incumbents.
(b) His cell mate.
(c) His family.
(d) His neighbors.

3. What did Thoreau say most media devices were striving to do?
(a) Reflect the truth.
(b) Make money.
(c) Gain approval.
(d) Appease the masses.

4. Why does Thoreau blame the citizens of his state for slavery?
(a) They are too complacent.
(b) They are prideful.
(c) They signed slavery into law.
(d) They are not paying attention.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What was Anthony Burns's occupation?

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

3. What kind of government does Thoreau describe in 'Civil Disobedience'?

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

5. What does Thoreau say government accomplishes in 'Civil Disobedience'?

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