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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Why was Thoreau so unimpressed with the governor of his state?
(a) He gave in to money lenders.
(b) He had never given a strong speech.
(c) He was soft about his voting.
(d) He did not enforce slave laws.

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

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

5. What kind of meeting was Thoreau asked to speak at before giving his speech, 'Slavery in Massachusetts'?
(a) A Civil War discussion.
(b) An anti-slavery meeting.
(c) A Union meeting.
(d) A presidential debate.

6. What did Thoreau say law would never do for man?
(a) Set him free.
(b) Keep men safe.
(c) Repress bad men.
(d) Govern him.

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

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

9. Where was Anthony Burns from?
(a) Virginia.
(b) Massachusetts.
(c) New York.
(d) West Virginia.

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

11. What was attacked when Anthony Burns was in custody?
(a) A courthouse.
(b) A police station.
(c) A train station.
(d) A prison.

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

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

14. What attribute does Thoreau say just men will have?
(a) Courage.
(b) Pro-activity.
(c) All of these.
(d) Intelligence.

15. How did Thoreau feel about the people who teased him when he took his own advice in 'Civil Disobedience'?
(a) He respected their opinions.
(b) He hated them.
(c) He was surprised at their reactions.
(d) He thought them to be ridiculous.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Thoreau say should be used to make important decisions in 'Civil Disobedience'?

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

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

4. Who teased Thoreau when he took the advice he gives in 'Civil Disobedience'?

5. Where was Edward Loring from?

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