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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. Where did Thoreau say he saw a greater disregard for slavery in the country?
(a) The cities.
(b) The South.
(c) The North.
(d) The country.

2. What holiday did Thoreau give 'Slavery in Massachusetts' on?
(a) Thanksgiving.
(b) Valentine's Day.
(c) Halloween.
(d) Independance Day.

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

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

5. What did Thoreau dislike about the newspaper articles about Brown's attack?
(a) They made him out to be a hero.
(b) They misread his intentions.
(c) They did not quote Brown himself.
(d) They did not give both sides of the debate.

Short Answer Questions

1. How did Thoreau feel about the people who teased him when he took his own advice in 'Civil Disobedience'?

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

3. What does Thoreau think justifies violent force?

4. Why was Thoreau put in jail?

5. What does Thoreau compare soldiers to?

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