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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Who did Thoreau say was running the military force in Massachusetts?
(a) Burns.
(b) Tuttle.
(c) Harrison.
(d) Loring.

3. What does Thoreau say happens when government gets involved in politics?
(a) It gets in the way.
(b) It simplifies things.
(c) It allows for growth.
(d) It changes the perspective.

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

5. What is the main theme of 'Civil Disobedience'?
(a) Moral responsibility.
(b) The role of politics.
(c) Appropriate places to disobey.
(d) Religion in politics.

6. What does Thoreau say soldiers are expected to do?
(a) Carry out the will of government.
(b) Serve.
(c) Defeat opposition.
(d) Obey.

7. What kind of issue did Thoreau say slavery was?
(a) All of these.
(b) Political.
(c) Moral.
(d) Spiritual.

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

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

10. When does Thoreau say a citizen should disobey?
(a) When the country is at war.
(b) When the government is being immoral.
(c) When the population gets too large.
(d) All of these.

11. Who teased Thoreau when he took the advice he gives in 'Civil Disobedience'?
(a) His incumbents.
(b) His family.
(c) His neighbors.
(d) His cell mate.

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

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

14. How does Thoreau describe slavery in 'Civil Disobedience'?
(a) Shameful.
(b) Evil.
(c) Necessary.
(d) Useful.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is Thoreau condemning in 'Slavery in Massachusetts'?

2. What kind of government does Thoreau describe in 'Civil Disobedience'?

3. What were Abolitionists against?

4. What role does Thoreau challenge in 'Civil Disobedience'?

5. What did Thoreau say reflected the general feeling in the country about slavery?

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