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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 confused most people about Brown?
(a) His boldness.
(b) His courage.
(c) His power.
(d) His cruelty.

2. Where in the U.S. was Thoreau most interested in the slavery debate?
(a) Massachusetts.
(b) Georgia.
(c) Nebraska.
(d) Virginia.

3. Who is Thoreau condemning in 'Slavery in Massachusetts'?
(a) Loring.
(b) Burns.
(c) Harrison.
(d) Barnes.

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

5. What did Thoreau say made men innocent in 'Slavery in Massachusetts'?
(a) Appeasing the officials.
(b) Doing what is right.
(c) Following the law.
(d) Being educated.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Thoreau begin 'Civil Disobedience'?

2. What was Edward Loring's occupation?

3. What does Thoreau say happens when government gets involved in trade and commerce?

4. What state did Brown work hard to push his agenda before his attacks?

5. What happened to Thoreau when he took his own advice given in 'Civil Disobedience'?

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