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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. Who was very friendly to Thoreau when he took his own advice in 'Civil Disobedience'?
(a) His neighbors.
(b) His family.
(c) His cell mate.
(d) His incumbents.

2. Where in the U.S. was Thoreau most interested in the slavery debate?
(a) Nebraska.
(b) Georgia.
(c) Massachusetts.
(d) Virginia.

3. What did Thoreau warn the people against in 'Slavery in Massachusetts'?
(a) Not thinking for themselves.
(b) All of these.
(c) Being robbed of freedom.
(d) Not caring about other people.

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

5. What was Brown trying to build with his attack?
(a) A fortress.
(b) A political party.
(c) An army.
(d) A message.

Short Answer Questions

1. What word did Thoreau use to describe the holiday that is being celebrated when he was delivering, 'Slavery in Massachusetts'?

2. What does Thoreau say government should be based on?

3. What was Brown's sentence when he was tried in court?

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

5. How did Thoreau begin 'A Plea for Captain John Brown'?

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