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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 say law would never do for man?
(a) Govern him.
(b) Set him free.
(c) Repress bad men.
(d) Keep men safe.

2. What did Thoreau praise most about Brown?
(a) His willingness to risk his life.
(b) His ability to gather followers.
(c) His unwavering spirit.
(d) His boldness.

3. What does Thoreau compare soldiers to?
(a) Pawns.
(b) Fleas.
(c) Angels.
(d) Machines.

4. What was Thoreau pleading for in his speech about John Brown?
(a) For his execution to be called off.
(b) For him to get proper representation.
(c) For newspapers to spread the truth.
(d) For people to follow his example.

5. What was Brown's sentence when he was tried in court?
(a) Life in prison.
(b) A heavy fine.
(c) Death.
(d) Deportment.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who does Thoreau say should provide what government needs for them to have authority?

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

3. What part of man does Thoreau say government has control over?

4. Why does Thoreau blame the citizens of his state for slavery?

5. What holiday did Thoreau give 'Slavery in Massachusetts' on?

(see the answer key)

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