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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 Brown was NOT?
(a) Insane.
(b) Educated.
(c) Compassionate.
(d) Religious.

2. What image does Thoreau use to show the power of walking?
(a) The Globe.
(b) The West.
(c) The Colonies.
(d) The Flag.

3. In 'A Plea for Captain John Brown', who did Thoreau say the political parties were serving?
(a) The rich citizens.
(b) Themselves.
(c) The government.
(d) The people.

4. What did Thoreau praise most about Brown?
(a) His ability to gather followers.
(b) His unwavering spirit.
(c) His boldness.
(d) His willingness to risk his life.

5. Why was Thoreau put in jail?
(a) He refused to pay a tax.
(b) He freed a slave.
(c) He was drunk in public.
(d) He said something rude to a police officer.

Short Answer Questions

1. What did Thoreau say Nature would reveal to man?

2. What did Thoreau think should be made illegal in Massachusetts?

3. What attribute does Thoreau say just men will have?

4. How did Thoreau describe his thesis in 'Walking'?

5. Who did Thoreau say the newspapers of the time were NOT serving?

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