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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 should be used to make important decisions in 'Civil Disobedience'?
(a) Research.
(b) Logic.
(c) Conscience.
(d) Mercy.

2. What did Thoreau say Brown was NOT?
(a) Educated.
(b) Religious.
(c) Compassionate.
(d) Insane.

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

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

5. What did Thoreau say he never had on his walks?
(a) A notebook.
(b) A companion.
(c) A purpose.
(d) A destination.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where in the U.S. was Thoreau most interested in the slavery debate?

2. What did Thoreau say he always did while walking while comparing himself to an animal?

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

4. What does Thoreau say the American form of government has no room for in 'Civil Disobedience'?

5. What about Brown did Thoreau think was misunderstood at the time?

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