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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What attribute does Thoreau say just men will have?
(a) Intelligence.
(b) All of these.
(c) Courage.
(d) Pro-activity.

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

4. How does Thoreau describe slavery in 'Civil Disobedience'?
(a) Necessary.
(b) Evil.
(c) Useful.
(d) Shameful.

5. What attribute did Thoreau say never came out on one of his walks?
(a) Excitement.
(b) Endurance.
(c) Patience.
(d) Practicality.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. How does Thoreau say a citizen should disobey?

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

4. What image does Thoreau use to show the power of walking?

5. What did Thoreau say the government considered its only authority according to 'Slavery in Massachusetts'?

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