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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

3. What did Thoreau label the governor of his state?
(a) Useless.
(b) Slow to action.
(c) All of these.
(d) Ineffective.

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

5. What did Thoreau say the issue of slavery was doing to his state?
(a) Polarizing it.
(b) Immoralizing it.
(c) Desensitizing it.
(d) Capitulating it.

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

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

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

9. What does Thoreau compare soldiers to?
(a) Fleas.
(b) Pawns.
(c) Machines.
(d) Angels.

10. What does Thoreau say government needs to have authority?
(a) Direction.
(b) Power.
(c) Intelligence.
(d) Consent.

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

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

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

14. What attribute does Thoreau say all men should have naturally in 'Slavery in Massachusetts'?
(a) Intelligence.
(b) Choice.
(c) Freedom.
(d) Respect.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Who did the governor of Massachusetts back in the issue of Burns?

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

3. How did Thoreau say med should treat the government when acting immorally in 'Slavery in Massachusetts'?

4. How did Thoreau feel about the people who teased him when he took his own advice in 'Civil Disobedience'?

5. What word did Thoreau use to describe the holiday that is being celebrated when he was delivering, 'Slavery in Massachusetts'?

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