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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What did Thoreau say the government considered its only authority according to 'Slavery in Massachusetts'?
(a) The Constitution.
(b) The President.
(c) God.
(d) The voters.

2. What did Thoreau say the walls we need to break down were hindering?
(a) Growth.
(b) Ideas.
(c) Possibilities.
(d) Freedom.

3. What holiday did Thoreau give 'Slavery in Massachusetts' on?
(a) Valentine's Day.
(b) Halloween.
(c) Independance Day.
(d) Thanksgiving.

4. In 'A Plea for Captain John Brown', who did Thoreau say the newspapers were serving?
(a) The rich citizens.
(b) Themselves.
(c) The people.
(d) The government.

5. Why was Thoreau able to walk freely wherever he pleased?
(a) The land was not privately owned.
(b) The laws did not prohibit trespassing at the time.
(c) He knew and befriended all the land owners.
(d) He owned the woods.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Thoreau say government should be based on?

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

3. What word did Thoreau use to describe the holiday that is being celebrated when he was delivering, 'Slavery in Massachusetts'?

4. How does Thoreau begin 'Civil Disobedience'?

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

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