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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 was Brown trying to build with his attack?
(a) A political party.
(b) A fortress.
(c) A message.
(d) An army.

2. What kind of issue did Thoreau say slavery was NOT?
(a) Moral.
(b) Physical.
(c) Emotional.
(d) Political.

3. Why did Thoreau say most men would never do what Brown did?
(a) They have too much to lose.
(b) They do not have the courage.
(c) They do not have the conviction.
(d) They have too little to gain.

4. What does Thoreau say soldiers are expected to do?
(a) Obey.
(b) Serve.
(c) Carry out the will of government.
(d) Defeat opposition.

5. What does Thoreau say government should be based on?
(a) Justice.
(b) Mercy.
(c) Practicality.
(d) Essentialism.

Short Answer Questions

1. What did Thoreau say confused most people about Brown?

2. What does Thoreau say should be used to make important decisions in 'Civil Disobedience'?

3. What did Thoreau say all critics of Brown lacked?

4. What kind of man did Thoreau think Brown was?

5. What was the name of the town where Brown's attack took place?

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