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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What word did Thoreau use to describe the citizens of Massachusetts?
(a) Hypocritical.
(b) Complacent.
(c) Proud.
(d) Ignorant.

2. What does Thoreau say is not always found in the majority?
(a) Justice.
(b) Practicality.
(c) Courage.
(d) Reform.

3. How did Thoreau say med should treat the government when acting immorally in 'Slavery in Massachusetts'?
(a) With compassion.
(b) With logic.
(c) With obedience.
(d) With contempt.

4. What did Thoreau say people did wrong when writing the word nature?
(a) It should be capitalized.
(b) It should be in quotes.
(c) It should be italicized.
(d) It should be underlined.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What did Thoreau say Massachusetts was supporting in 'A Plea for Captain John Brown'?

2. Who was very friendly to Thoreau when he took his own advice in 'Civil Disobedience'?

3. What role does Thoreau challenge in 'Civil Disobedience'?

4. How does Thoreau say a citizen should disobey?

5. How did Thoreau begin 'A Plea for Captain John Brown'?

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