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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What was Edward Loring's occupation?
(a) Judge.
(b) Senator.
(c) Lawyer.
(d) Police Officer.

2. What did Thoreau say made men innocent in 'Slavery in Massachusetts'?
(a) Being educated.
(b) Doing what is right.
(c) Appeasing the officials.
(d) Following the law.

3. What is the main theme of 'Civil Disobedience'?
(a) Religion in politics.
(b) Moral responsibility.
(c) Appropriate places to disobey.
(d) The role of politics.

4. How does Thoreau begin 'Civil Disobedience'?
(a) He reads a poem.
(b) He cites a scripture.
(c) He relates an experience.
(d) He gives a motto.

5. In 'Civil Disobedience', what does Thoreau say a just man will not wait for?
(a) A leader.
(b) A favorable choice.
(c) A majority.
(d) An opportunity.

6. What does Thoreau say government should be based on?
(a) Essentialism.
(b) Justice.
(c) Mercy.
(d) Practicality.

7. What did Thoreau say most media devices were striving to do?
(a) Reflect the truth.
(b) Make money.
(c) Appease the masses.
(d) Gain approval.

8. What role does Thoreau challenge in 'Civil Disobedience'?
(a) The government.
(b) The immigrants.
(c) The slaves.
(d) The citizens.

9. What did Thoreau say law would never do for man?
(a) Keep men safe.
(b) Set him free.
(c) Repress bad men.
(d) Govern him.

10. 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 Compromise of Souls.
(b) The Nebraska Bill.
(c) The Freedom Reducer.
(d) The Slavery Maker.

11. Who did the governor of Massachusetts back in the issue of Burns?
(a) Burns.
(b) Harrison.
(c) Tuttle.
(d) Loring.

12. What kind of meeting was Thoreau asked to speak at before giving his speech, 'Slavery in Massachusetts'?
(a) A Civil War discussion.
(b) An anti-slavery meeting.
(c) A presidential debate.
(d) A Union meeting.

13. What does Thoreau hope to inspire men to do after 'Civil Disobedience'?
(a) Vote for emancipation.
(b) Not pay their taxes.
(c) Stand for what they believe.
(d) Vote.

14. What is used to restore order when people try to free Burns?
(a) Tear gas.
(b) Tar and feather.
(c) Legal intercourse.
(d) Martial law.

15. Who does Thoreau say should provide what government needs for them to have authority?
(a) Their conscience.
(b) The American citizens.
(c) The needs of the country.
(d) Government officials.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What attribute does Thoreau say all men should have naturally in 'Slavery in Massachusetts'?

3. What was the congressional act that was discussed at the meeting Thoreau was asked to speak at before giving his speech, 'Slavery in Massachusetts' about?

4. When does Thoreau say a citizen should disobey?

5. What was attacked when Anthony Burns was in custody?

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