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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 think should be made illegal in Massachusetts?
(a) Slavery.
(b) Objecting the popular opinion.
(c) Returning slaves to their rightful owners.
(d) Printing without permission.

2. Who did Thoreau say the newspapers of the time were NOT serving?
(a) Their benefactors.
(b) The governments.
(c) The citizens.
(d) Themselves.

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

4. What does Thoreau say government accomplishes in 'Civil Disobedience'?
(a) Motivating the citizens.
(b) Nothing.
(c) Regulating trade.
(d) Changing the ideals.

5. What was Brown trying to fight with his attack?
(a) Slavery.
(b) Abolishionists.
(c) Prohibition.
(d) Emancipation.

Short Answer Questions

1. What attribute does Thoreau say all men should have naturally in 'Slavery in Massachusetts'?

2. What does Thoreau say government needs to have authority?

3. What role does Thoreau challenge in 'Civil Disobedience'?

4. In what state did Brown's attack take place?

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

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