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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Walking.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who was very friendly to Thoreau when he took his own advice in 'Civil Disobedience'?
(a) His cell mate.
(b) His incumbents.
(c) His family.
(d) His neighbors.

2. Why does Thoreau blame the citizens of his state for slavery?
(a) They signed slavery into law.
(b) They are prideful.
(c) They are not paying attention.
(d) They are too complacent.

3. When did Thoreau deliver his speech about Brown?
(a) While Brown was in prison.
(b) The day before the execution.
(c) On Independance Day.
(d) On Voting Day.

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

5. What part of man does Thoreau say government can NEVER manipulate?
(a) The moral part.
(b) The intelligent part.
(c) The emotional part.
(d) The physical part.

Short Answer Questions

1. What did Thoreau say ruined the earth?

2. What did Thoreau praise most about Brown?

3. What was Brown trying to build with his attack?

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

5. How does Thoreau describe the attack made to free Burns?

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