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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 does Thoreau compare soldiers to?
(a) Machines.
(b) Pawns.
(c) Angels.
(d) Fleas.

2. What did Thoreau describe as very clean in 'Civil Disobedience'?
(a) His mind.
(b) His soul.
(c) His jail cell.
(d) His state.

3. How does Thoreau say soldiers are expected to perform their duties?
(a) Obediently.
(b) Mindlessly.
(c) Faithfully.
(d) Intelligently.

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

5. What part of man does Thoreau say government can NEVER manipulate?
(a) The moral part.
(b) The intelligent part.
(c) The emotional part.
(d) The physical part.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What does Thoreau say is the greatest hindrance on society in 'Civil Disobedience'?

3. Where was Edward Loring from?

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

5. What was Anthony Burns's occupation?

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