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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 should be used to make important decisions in 'Civil Disobedience'?
(a) Mercy.
(b) Logic.
(c) Research.
(d) Conscience.

2. What were Abolitionists against?
(a) War.
(b) Slavery.
(c) Socialism.
(d) Change.

3. What does Thoreau say the best government will NOT do in 'Civil Disobedience'?
(a) Govern.
(b) Tax.
(c) Reprimand.
(d) Restrict.

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

5. Why was Thoreau so unimpressed with the governor of his state?
(a) He gave in to money lenders.
(b) He did not enforce slave laws.
(c) He was soft about his voting.
(d) He had never given a strong speech.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Thoreau hope to inspire men to do after 'Civil Disobedience'?

2. What did Thoreau say Brown was NOT?

3. What was Anthony Burns's occupation?

4. What is the main theme of 'Civil Disobedience'?

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

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