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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 word did Thoreau use to describe the holiday that is being celebrated when he was delivering, 'Slavery in Massachusetts'?
(a) Inane.
(b) Biased.
(c) Ironic.
(d) Hypocritical.

2. What was Brown's sentence when he was tried in court?
(a) Life in prison.
(b) Deportment.
(c) Death.
(d) A heavy fine.

3. What did Thoreau say Brown was NOT?
(a) Educated.
(b) Religious.
(c) Compassionate.
(d) Insane.

4. What was Edward Loring's occupation?
(a) Lawyer.
(b) Police Officer.
(c) Senator.
(d) Judge.

5. Who is Thoreau condemning in 'Slavery in Massachusetts'?
(a) Harrison.
(b) Barnes.
(c) Loring.
(d) Burns.

Short Answer Questions

1. What did Thoreau say the government considered its only authority according to 'Slavery in Massachusetts'?

2. What does Thoreau say happens when government gets involved in trade and commerce?

3. What did Thoreau say made men innocent in 'Slavery in Massachusetts'?

4. Who did Thoreau say was running the military force in Massachusetts?

5. What about Brown did Thoreau think was misunderstood at the time?

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