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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. How did Thoreau say med should treat the government when acting immorally in 'Slavery in Massachusetts'?
(a) With compassion.
(b) With obedience.
(c) With logic.
(d) With contempt.

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

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

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

6. What kind of government does Thoreau describe in 'Civil Disobedience'?
(a) A democracy.
(b) A monarchy.
(c) A socialist nation.
(d) A republic.

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

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

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

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

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

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

13. What did Thoreau say the government considered its only authority according to 'Slavery in Massachusetts'?
(a) The voters.
(b) God.
(c) The Constitution.
(d) The President.

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

15. What did Thoreau say media devices should have been doing?
(a) Reflecting the truth.
(b) Gaining approval.
(c) Making money.
(d) Appeasing the masses.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What state was Thoreau from?

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

4. Why was Thoreau put in jail?

5. What does Thoreau say soldiers are expected to do?

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