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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What congressional act was discussed at the meeting Thoreau was asked to speak at before giving his speech, 'Slavery in Massachusetts'?
(a) The Kansas-Nebraska Act.
(b) The Monroe Compromise.
(c) The Louisiana Purchase.
(d) The Mason Dixon Agreement.

2. What kind of issue did Thoreau say slavery was NOT?
(a) Political.
(b) Moral.
(c) Emotional.
(d) Physical.

3. What part of man does Thoreau say government has control over?
(a) The physical part.
(b) The mental part.
(c) The religious part.
(d) The emotional part.

4. How did Thoreau describe the rulers of the country in 'Slavery in Massachusetts'?
(a) Unruly.
(b) Unknowing.
(c) Unprincipled.
(d) Uneducated.

5. Who is Thoreau condemning in 'Slavery in Massachusetts'?
(a) Harrison.
(b) Barnes.
(c) Burns.
(d) Loring.

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

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

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

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

10. What does Thoreau say government accomplishes in 'Civil Disobedience'?
(a) Changing the ideals.
(b) Regulating trade.
(c) Motivating the citizens.
(d) Nothing.

11. What does Thoreau say should be used to make important decisions in 'Civil Disobedience'?
(a) Logic.
(b) Research.
(c) Mercy.
(d) Conscience.

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

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

14. What does Thoreau say is the greatest hindrance on society in 'Civil Disobedience'?
(a) Slaves.
(b) Discrimination.
(c) Government.
(d) Illiteracy.

15. What does Thoreau say the best government will NOT do in 'Civil Disobedience'?
(a) Tax.
(b) Govern.
(c) Restrict.
(d) Reprimand.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Thoreau describe slavery in 'Civil Disobedience'?

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

3. What attribute does Thoreau say just men will have?

4. What did Thoreau say media devices should have been doing?

5. What was Anthony Burns's occupation?

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