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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 Thoreau say the issue of slavery was doing to his state?
(a) Polarizing it.
(b) Capitulating it.
(c) Immoralizing it.
(d) Desensitizing it.

2. What aspect of society did Thoreau say was taking over in 'Life Without Principle'?
(a) Religious.
(b) Agricultural.
(c) Political.
(d) Economic.

3. What did Thoreau say media devices should have been doing?
(a) Reflecting the truth.
(b) Making money.
(c) Gaining approval.
(d) Appeasing the masses.

4. What does Thoreau call the congressional act that was discussed at the meeting he was asked to speak at before giving his speech, 'Slavery in Massachusetts'?
(a) The Nebraska Bill.
(b) The Slavery Maker.
(c) The Compromise of Souls.
(d) The Freedom Reducer.

5. Who did Thoreau like to have with him on his walks?
(a) Nobody.
(b) A close friend.
(c) A student.
(d) His daughter.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. How did Brown come to have a trial?

3. What did Thoreau say was the source for most conversations in 'Life Without Principle'?

4. What did Thoreau say law would never do for man?

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

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