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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does Thoreau begin 'Civil Disobedience'?
(a) He cites a scripture.
(b) He reads a poem.
(c) He gives a motto.
(d) He relates an experience.

2. What did Thoreau say the government considered its only authority according to 'Slavery in Massachusetts'?
(a) The voters.
(b) God.
(c) The Constitution.
(d) The President.

3. What part of man does Thoreau say government can NEVER manipulate?
(a) The emotional part.
(b) The moral part.
(c) The intelligent part.
(d) The physical part.

4. How did the attackers trying to free Burns plead in their trial?
(a) Unheard.
(b) Guilty.
(c) Unaware.
(d) Innocent.

5. What did Thoreau say was the natural state of the Earth?
(a) Hierarchical.
(b) Wildness.
(c) Order.
(d) Chaotic.

Short Answer Questions

1. What did Massachusetts support that angered Thoreau in 'A Plea for Captain John Brown'?

2. Where did Thoreau deliver his speech about Brown?

3. Where did Thoreau say men should get their guidance and direction from?

4. What does Thoreau compare soldiers to?

5. In 'A Plea for Captain John Brown', who did Thoreau say the newspapers were serving?

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