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1. What is the main theme of 'Civil Disobedience'?

Moral responsibility.

2. When does Thoreau say a citizen should disobey?

When the government is being immoral.

3. Why was Thoreau put in jail?

He refused to pay a tax.

4. What role does Thoreau challenge in 'Civil Disobedience'?

The government.

5. What kind of government does Thoreau describe in 'Civil Disobedience'?

A democracy.

6. How does Thoreau say a citizen should disobey?

Withdraw support.

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

Govern.

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