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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 praise most about Brown?
(a) His ability to gather followers.
(b) His boldness.
(c) His unwavering spirit.
(d) His willingness to risk his life.

2. What did Thoreau say reflected the general feeling in the country about slavery?
(a) Social gatherings.
(b) Newspapers.
(c) Religious gatherings.
(d) Advertisements.

3. Who did Thoreau consider the real authority of Government, according to 'Slavery in Massachusetts'?
(a) The Constitution.
(b) The voters.
(c) God.
(d) The President.

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

5. Who does Thoreau say should provide what government needs for them to have authority?
(a) The American citizens.
(b) Their conscience.
(c) The needs of the country.
(d) Government officials.

Short Answer Questions

1. When did Thoreau deliver his speech about Brown?

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

3. What did Thoreau ask permission to do at the beginning of 'Walking'?

4. What did Thoreau say about most people's idea of improvement?

5. What did Thoreau describe as very clean in 'Civil Disobedience'?

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