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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where in the U.S. was Thoreau most interested in the slavery debate?
(a) Georgia.
(b) Virginia.
(c) Nebraska.
(d) Massachusetts.

2. What did Thoreau say the emphasis on money should be to man?
(a) An irritation.
(b) A huge motivation.
(c) A strategy.
(d) A minor influence.

3. Where was Anthony Burns from?
(a) New York.
(b) West Virginia.
(c) Virginia.
(d) Massachusetts.

4. What state did Brown work hard to push his agenda before his attacks?
(a) Texas.
(b) Nebraska.
(c) Missouri.
(d) Kansas.

5. What did Thoreau say was not the best use of a man's time in 'Life Without Principle'?
(a) Observing leaders.
(b) Praying to God.
(c) Wishing for power.
(d) Working for money.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why did most people leave their jobs in Thoreau's time?

2. What did Thoreau say Brown was NOT?

3. What did Thoreau say was running non-stop in 'Life Without Principle'?

4. What did Thoreau say he was grateful to not have to worry about while walking?

5. In what state did Brown's attack take place?

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