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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What does Thoreau say government should be based on?
(a) Practicality.
(b) Mercy.
(c) Justice.
(d) Essentialism.

3. What word did Thoreau use to describe the holiday that is being celebrated when he was delivering, 'Slavery in Massachusetts'?
(a) Ironic.
(b) Hypocritical.
(c) Inane.
(d) Biased.

4. What direction did Thoreau prefer to walk in?
(a) East.
(b) West.
(c) South.
(d) North.

5. What did Thoreau think should be made illegal in Massachusetts?
(a) Printing without permission.
(b) Returning slaves to their rightful owners.
(c) Slavery.
(d) Objecting the popular opinion.

Short Answer Questions

1. What did Thoreau say ruined the earth?

2. How did the attackers trying to free Burns plead in their trial?

3. In 'A Plea for Captain John Brown', who did Thoreau say the political parties were serving?

4. In what state did Brown's attack take place?

5. What did Thoreau say law would never do for man?

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