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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 role does Thoreau challenge in 'Civil Disobedience'?
(a) The immigrants.
(b) The slaves.
(c) The government.
(d) The citizens.

2. What does Thoreau think justifies violent force?
(a) A just reason.
(b) A public forum.
(c) A last resort.
(d) A greater cause.

3. What did Massachusetts support that angered Thoreau in 'A Plea for Captain John Brown'?
(a) John Brown.
(b) The Free Trade Compromise.
(c) The Federal Government.
(d) The Nebraska-Kansas Act.

4. Who did Thoreau say was running the military force in Massachusetts?
(a) Tuttle.
(b) Harrison.
(c) Burns.
(d) Loring.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Where did Thoreau say he saw a greater disregard for slavery in the country?

2. How did Brown come to have a trial?

3. What does Thoreau say the American form of government has no room for in 'Civil Disobedience'?

4. Where did Thoreau deliver his speech about Brown?

5. What was Anthony Burns's occupation?

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