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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 does Thoreau say the American form of government has no room for in 'Civil Disobedience'?
(a) Research.
(b) Mercy.
(c) Logic.
(d) Conscience.

2. What kind of issue did Thoreau say slavery was?
(a) All of these.
(b) Moral.
(c) Political.
(d) Spiritual.

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

4. How did Thoreau feel about Brown's actions?
(a) He abhorred them.
(b) He applauded them.
(c) He was offended by them.
(d) He was confused by them.

5. What did Brown seize in his attack?
(a) The Confederate Army.
(b) The capitol.
(c) The arsenal.
(d) The flotilla.

Short Answer Questions

1. What was Brown trying to build with his attack?

2. What state was Thoreau from?

3. What were Abolitionists against?

4. How many men followed Brown in his attack?

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

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