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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who did Thoreau consider the real authority of Government, according to 'Slavery in Massachusetts'?
(a) God.
(b) The voters.
(c) The President.
(d) The Constitution.

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

3. How does Thoreau say soldiers are expected to perform their duties?
(a) Intelligently.
(b) Faithfully.
(c) Mindlessly.
(d) Obediently.

4. 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.

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

6. What did Thoreau describe as very clean in 'Civil Disobedience'?
(a) His state.
(b) His jail cell.
(c) His soul.
(d) His mind.

7. How did the attackers trying to free Burns plead in their trial?
(a) Innocent.
(b) Guilty.
(c) Unheard.
(d) Unaware.

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

9. How does Thoreau say a citizen should disobey?
(a) Vote.
(b) Withdraw support.
(c) Move away.
(d) Speak out in public.

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

11. What city did Thoreau give 'Slavery in Massachusetts' on?
(a) Farmel.
(b) Framington.
(c) Farmington.
(d) Ferrell.

12. Where did Thoreau say he saw a greater disregard for slavery in the country?
(a) The North.
(b) The South.
(c) The cities.
(d) The country.

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

14. What does Thoreau say he is NOT in 'Civil Disobedience'?
(a) A democrat.
(b) An anarchist.
(c) A monarchist.
(d) A socialist.

15. What part of man does Thoreau say government can NEVER manipulate?
(a) The intelligent part.
(b) The physical part.
(c) The moral part.
(d) The emotional part.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Who does Thoreau say should provide what government needs for them to have authority?

3. What part of man does Thoreau say government has control over?

4. What did Thoreau say made men innocent in 'Slavery in Massachusetts'?

5. 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?

(see the answer keys)

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