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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 Anthony Burns's occupation?
(a) Slave.
(b) Servant.
(c) Driver.
(d) Waiter.

2. How does Thoreau begin 'Civil Disobedience'?
(a) He relates an experience.
(b) He cites a scripture.
(c) He gives a motto.
(d) He reads a poem.

3. What kind of meeting was Thoreau asked to speak at before giving his speech, 'Slavery in Massachusetts'?
(a) A Civil War discussion.
(b) A Union meeting.
(c) An anti-slavery meeting.
(d) A presidential debate.

4. What does Thoreau say happens when government gets involved in politics?
(a) It allows for growth.
(b) It gets in the way.
(c) It changes the perspective.
(d) It simplifies things.

5. What was attacked when Anthony Burns was in custody?
(a) A courthouse.
(b) A train station.
(c) A police station.
(d) A prison.

Short Answer Questions

1. How many men followed Brown in his attack?

2. What did Thoreau think should be made illegal in Massachusetts?

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

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

5. What was the congressional act that was discussed at the meeting Thoreau was asked to speak at before giving his speech, 'Slavery in Massachusetts' about?

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