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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through A Plea for Captain John Brown.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What did Thoreau say all critics of Brown lacked?
(a) Apathy.
(b) Education.
(c) Sympathy.
(d) Integrity.

2. How does Thoreau say a citizen should disobey?
(a) Move away.
(b) Withdraw support.
(c) Vote.
(d) Speak out in public.

3. How does Thoreau describe slavery in 'Civil Disobedience'?
(a) Useful.
(b) Necessary.
(c) Evil.
(d) Shameful.

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

5. What did Brown seize in his attack?
(a) The flotilla.
(b) The capitol.
(c) The Confederate Army.
(d) The arsenal.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the main theme of 'Civil Disobedience'?

2. What did Thoreau say most media devices were striving to do?

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

4. What part of man does Thoreau say government can NEVER manipulate?

5. What did Thoreau warn the people against in 'Slavery in Massachusetts'?

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