View a FREE sample

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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where was Edward Loring from?
(a) Philadelphia.
(b) Boston.
(c) Washington D.C.
(d) Augusta.

2. Where did Thoreau say he saw a greater disregard for slavery in the country?
(a) The North.
(b) The South.
(c) The cities.
(d) The country.

3. What did Thoreau say most media devices were striving to do?
(a) Appease the masses.
(b) Reflect the truth.
(c) Gain approval.
(d) Make money.

4. What about Brown did Thoreau think was misunderstood at the time?
(a) His leadership.
(b) His methods.
(c) His intentions.
(d) His reasonings.

5. What does Thoreau say the best government will NOT do in 'Civil Disobedience'?
(a) Restrict.
(b) Tax.
(c) Govern.
(d) Reprimand.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why did Thoreau think most people had the wrong idea about Brown?

2. What was Brown's sentence when he was tried in court?

3. How does Thoreau say soldiers are expected to perform their duties?

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

5. What did Thoreau say was the natural state of the Earth?

(see the answer key)

This section contains 180 words (approx. 1 page at 300 words per page) View a FREE sample