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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What direction did Thoreau say most men tended to walk in when given the chance?
(a) North.
(b) West.
(c) East.
(d) South.

2. What kind of man did Thoreau think Brown was?
(a) Brave.
(b) Religious.
(c) Up-front.
(d) Foolish.

3. What did Thoreau say about most people's idea of improvement?
(a) It was well-founded.
(b) It was destroying nature.
(c) It could never be accomplished.
(d) It was counter-productive.

4. What did Thoreau say was the natural state of the Earth?
(a) Hierarchical.
(b) Order.
(c) Chaotic.
(d) Wildness.

5. When did Thoreau deliver his speech about Brown?
(a) While Brown was in prison.
(b) On Voting Day.
(c) On Independance Day.
(d) The day before the execution.

6. Where did Thoreau say he wanted to be a citizen of?
(a) America.
(b) Nature.
(c) Earth.
(d) Heaven.

7. What did Thoreau say Brown was NOT?
(a) Compassionate.
(b) Insane.
(c) Religious.
(d) Educated.

8. What does Thoreau think justifies violent force?
(a) A just reason.
(b) A last resort.
(c) A greater cause.
(d) A public forum.

9. Who did Thoreau like to have with him on his walks?
(a) A student.
(b) Nobody.
(c) A close friend.
(d) His daughter.

10. What did Thoreau say the walls we need to break down were hindering?
(a) Ideas.
(b) Possibilities.
(c) Freedom.
(d) Growth.

11. Why did Thoreau think most people had the wrong idea about Brown?
(a) They did not understand him.
(b) They had never met him.
(c) They envied him.
(d) They were afraid of him.

12. Who did Thoreau say the newspapers of the time were NOT serving?
(a) Their benefactors.
(b) Themselves.
(c) The governments.
(d) The citizens.

13. What did Thoreau say Nature would reveal to man?
(a) Ideas.
(b) Designs.
(c) Needs.
(d) Thoughts.

14. What was Brown hoping to free with his attack?
(a) Religious activists.
(b) Intelligence.
(c) Slaves.
(d) The people.

15. What did Thoreau say confused most people about Brown?
(a) His cruelty.
(b) His power.
(c) His courage.
(d) His boldness.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why was Thoreau able to walk freely wherever he pleased?

2. What about Brown did Thoreau think was misunderstood at the time?

3. How long every day would Thoreau spend walking?

4. What did Thoreau praise most about Brown?

5. What did Thoreau ask permission to do at the beginning of 'Walking'?

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