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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. Why did Thoreau think most people had the wrong idea about Brown?
(a) They did not understand him.
(b) They had never met him.
(c) They envied him.
(d) They were afraid of him.

2. In what state did Brown's attack take place?
(a) Georgia.
(b) Pennsylvania.
(c) Massachusetts.
(d) Virginia.

3. What kind of government does Thoreau describe in 'Civil Disobedience'?
(a) A monarchy.
(b) A democracy.
(c) A socialist nation.
(d) A republic.

4. In 'Civil Disobedience', what does Thoreau say a just man will not wait for?
(a) A favorable choice.
(b) A majority.
(c) A leader.
(d) An opportunity.

5. What part of man does Thoreau say government has control over?
(a) The physical part.
(b) The emotional part.
(c) The religious part.
(d) The mental part.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Thoreau compare soldiers to?

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

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

4. What about Brown did Thoreau think was misunderstood at the time?

5. What month did Brown lead his attack?

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