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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 was the name of the town where Brown's attack took place?
(a) Harper's Ferry.
(b) Hannigan's Bay.
(c) Harlem's Crossing.
(d) Harrington Bridge.

2. What does Thoreau say is not always found in the majority?
(a) Practicality.
(b) Reform.
(c) Justice.
(d) Courage.

3. What did Thoreau say man should never waste in 'Life Without Principle'?
(a) Resources.
(b) Money.
(c) Time.
(d) Talent.

4. What did Thoreau say he always did while walking while comparing himself to an animal?
(a) Meditate.
(b) Pray.
(c) Observe.
(d) Ruminate.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What was Thoreau pleading for in his speech about John Brown?

2. How did Thoreau describe the general state of most men in 'Life Without Principle'?

3. What did Thoreau say confused most people about Brown?

4. What does Thoreau say the best government will NOT do in 'Civil Disobedience'?

5. What was Brown trying to fight with his attack?

(see the answer key)

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