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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What did Thoreau say he always did while walking while comparing himself to an animal?
(a) Observe.
(b) Pray.
(c) Ruminate.
(d) Meditate.

2. What did Thoreau say Massachusetts was supporting in 'A Plea for Captain John Brown'?
(a) Tyranny.
(b) Perjury.
(c) Adultery.
(d) Slavery.

3. What month did Brown lead his attack?
(a) September.
(b) November.
(c) December.
(d) October.

4. 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.

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

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

7. How did Brown come to have a trial?
(a) He was captured.
(b) He was wounded.
(c) He turned himself in.
(d) He was betrayed.

8. What was Brown trying to fight with his attack?
(a) Emancipation.
(b) Abolishionists.
(c) Prohibition.
(d) Slavery.

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

10. What word does Thoreau use to describe his walks?
(a) Quanitfying.
(b) Exhilerating.
(c) Relaxing.
(d) Liberating.

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

12. What image does Thoreau use to show the power of walking?
(a) The West.
(b) The Globe.
(c) The Flag.
(d) The Colonies.

13. What about Brown did Thoreau think was misunderstood at the time?
(a) His methods.
(b) His reasonings.
(c) His leadership.
(d) His intentions.

14. What did Thoreau praise most about Brown?
(a) His ability to gather followers.
(b) His willingness to risk his life.
(c) His unwavering spirit.
(d) His boldness.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What did Thoreau say people did wrong when writing the word nature?

2. What did Thoreau say was the natural state of the Earth?

3. Where did Thoreau say people were not really inhabitants of?

4. What state did Brown work hard to push his agenda before his attacks?

5. Who did Thoreau invite to be a citizen with him?

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