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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 kind of rich man did Thoreau speak out against in 'Life Without Principle'?
(a) Those who married in to riches.
(b) Those who were born into riches.
(c) Those who manipulated others to get riches.
(d) Those who worked hard for their riches.

2. What did Thoreau say the political aspect of society was doing to man in 'Life Without Principle'?
(a) Distracting them.
(b) Misleading them.
(c) Uprooting them.
(d) Offending them.

3. Where did Thoreau say most men got their direction and guidance from?
(a) Books.
(b) The ocean.
(c) Nature.
(d) Europe.

4. Where did Thoreau say he saw a greater disregard for slavery in the country?
(a) The cities.
(b) The country.
(c) The North.
(d) The South.

5. What did Thoreau condemn in 'Life Without Principle'?
(a) The pursuit of money.
(b) Public Education.
(c) The Electoral College.
(d) Slavery.

Short Answer Questions

1. What holiday did Thoreau give 'Slavery in Massachusetts' on?

2. What month did Brown lead his attack?

3. What did Thoreau say ruined the earth?

4. What did Thoreau say ruined man's thoughts?

5. Who does Thoreau say should provide what government needs for them to have authority?

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