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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Thoreau say government needs to have authority?
(a) Power.
(b) Direction.
(c) Intelligence.
(d) Consent.

2. What does Thoreau say soldiers are expected to do?
(a) Defeat opposition.
(b) Obey.
(c) Serve.
(d) Carry out the will of government.

3. How does Thoreau say a citizen should disobey?
(a) Move away.
(b) Withdraw support.
(c) Vote.
(d) Speak out in public.

4. What kind of man did Thoreau think Brown was?
(a) Brave.
(b) Foolish.
(c) Religious.
(d) Up-front.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Thoreau hope to inspire men to do after 'Civil Disobedience'?

2. What did Thoreau say his walking was a metaphor of?

3. What holiday did Thoreau give 'Slavery in Massachusetts' on?

4. What does Thoreau say happens when government gets involved in trade and commerce?

5. Who did Thoreau say was running the military force in Massachusetts?

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