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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who did Thoreau say the newspapers of the time were NOT serving?
(a) The citizens.
(b) The governments.
(c) Themselves.
(d) Their benefactors.

2. What was Thoreau pleading for in his speech about John Brown?
(a) For him to get proper representation.
(b) For his execution to be called off.
(c) For people to follow his example.
(d) For newspapers to spread the truth.

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

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

5. What did Brown seize in his attack?
(a) The capitol.
(b) The flotilla.
(c) The arsenal.
(d) The Confederate Army.

Short Answer Questions

1. What city did Thoreau give 'Slavery in Massachusetts' on?

2. What did Thoreau say confused most people about Brown?

3. What kind of meeting was Thoreau asked to speak at before giving his speech, 'Slavery in Massachusetts'?

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

5. Where did Thoreau say people were not really inhabitants of?

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