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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 say he always did while walking while comparing himself to an animal?
(a) Observe.
(b) Pray.
(c) Meditate.
(d) Ruminate.

2. How did Thoreau describe his thesis in 'Walking'?
(a) Radical.
(b) Natural.
(c) Logical.
(d) Beautiful.

3. What city did Thoreau give 'Slavery in Massachusetts' on?
(a) Farmel.
(b) Farmington.
(c) Framington.
(d) Ferrell.

4. What did Thoreau say his walks always had?
(a) Meaning.
(b) Ideas.
(c) Calm.
(d) Inspiration.

5. What does Thoreau say happens when government gets involved in trade and commerce?
(a) It gets in the way.
(b) It simplifies things.
(c) It allows for growth.
(d) It changes the perspective.

Short Answer Questions

1. What attribute does Thoreau say all men should have naturally in 'Slavery in Massachusetts'?

2. What kind of government does Thoreau describe in 'Civil Disobedience'?

3. What did Thoreau say ruined man's thoughts?

4. What kind of man did Thoreau think Brown was?

5. What does Thoreau say government needs to have authority?

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