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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Life Without Principle.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What did Massachusetts support that angered Thoreau in 'A Plea for Captain John Brown'?
(a) The Federal Government.
(b) The Nebraska-Kansas Act.
(c) The Free Trade Compromise.
(d) John Brown.

2. Who did Thoreau say was running the military force in Massachusetts?
(a) Harrison.
(b) Burns.
(c) Tuttle.
(d) Loring.

3. What does Thoreau hope to inspire men to do after 'Civil Disobedience'?
(a) Vote.
(b) Vote for emancipation.
(c) Not pay their taxes.
(d) Stand for what they believe.

4. Where did Thoreau say people should consider themselves inhabitants of?
(a) Society.
(b) Their bodies.
(c) Nature.
(d) America.

5. How did Thoreau say men should choose their work?
(a) By what is popular.
(b) By what he loves.
(c) By what he is good at.
(d) By what makes money.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Thoreau say is not always found in the majority?

2. What does Thoreau say government accomplishes in 'Civil Disobedience'?

3. What did Thoreau say a truly principled man would do in 'Life Without Principle'?

4. What did Thoreau say man should never waste in 'Life Without Principle'?

5. How does Thoreau say soldiers are expected to perform their duties?

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