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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who teased Thoreau when he took the advice he gives in 'Civil Disobedience'?
(a) His family.
(b) His cell mate.
(c) His neighbors.
(d) His incumbents.

2. What holiday did Thoreau give 'Slavery in Massachusetts' on?
(a) Thanksgiving.
(b) Halloween.
(c) Valentine's Day.
(d) Independance Day.

3. Who was very friendly to Thoreau when he took his own advice in 'Civil Disobedience'?
(a) His incumbents.
(b) His cell mate.
(c) His family.
(d) His neighbors.

4. What did Thoreau warn the people against in 'Slavery in Massachusetts'?
(a) Not caring about other people.
(b) Not thinking for themselves.
(c) Being robbed of freedom.
(d) All of these.

5. Why was Thoreau put in jail?
(a) He refused to pay a tax.
(b) He freed a slave.
(c) He was drunk in public.
(d) He said something rude to a police officer.

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

7. How does Thoreau describe the attack made to free Burns?
(a) Necessary.
(b) Heroic.
(c) Sadddening.
(d) Angering.

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

9. What was Anthony Burns's occupation?
(a) Slave.
(b) Waiter.
(c) Servant.
(d) Driver.

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

11. What word did Thoreau use to describe the holiday that is being celebrated when he was delivering, 'Slavery in Massachusetts'?
(a) Hypocritical.
(b) Ironic.
(c) Inane.
(d) Biased.

12. Why does Thoreau blame the citizens of his state for slavery?
(a) They are not paying attention.
(b) They signed slavery into law.
(c) They are prideful.
(d) They are too complacent.

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

14. What did Thoreau say reflected the general feeling in the country about slavery?
(a) Religious gatherings.
(b) Newspapers.
(c) Social gatherings.
(d) Advertisements.

15. What does Thoreau say the American form of government has no room for in 'Civil Disobedience'?
(a) Logic.
(b) Research.
(c) Mercy.
(d) Conscience.

Short Answer Questions

1. What kind of meeting was Thoreau asked to speak at before giving his speech, 'Slavery in Massachusetts'?

2. How does Thoreau say soldiers are expected to perform their duties?

3. What does Thoreau say government should be based on?

4. When does Thoreau say a citizen should disobey?

5. 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'?

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