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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What does Thoreau hope to inspire men to do after 'Civil Disobedience'?
(a) Stand for what they believe.
(b) Vote.
(c) Not pay their taxes.
(d) Vote for emancipation.

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

4. What does Thoreau say government should be based on?
(a) Practicality.
(b) Essentialism.
(c) Justice.
(d) Mercy.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What were Abolitionists against?

2. How does Thoreau describe slavery in 'Civil Disobedience'?

3. What does Thoreau say is not always found in the majority?

4. What kind of meeting was Thoreau asked to speak at before giving his speech, 'Slavery in Massachusetts'?

5. What did Thoreau say the government considered its only authority according to 'Slavery in Massachusetts'?

Short Essay Questions

1. What did Thoreau say was the responsibility of a just man when it came to slavery?

2. How did Thoreau begin 'Civil Disobedience'?

3. How did Thoreau end 'Slavery in Massachusetts'?

4. How did Thoreau say American soldiers were viewed?

5. How did Thoreau say decisions in America should be made?

6. What did Thoreau say about laws in 'Slavery in Massachusetts'?

7. What did Thoreau say a man should do when his government was acting immorally?

8. What did Thoreau say gave the government their power, and what did Thoreau suggest men should do in response to this?

9. How did Thoreau feel about the governor of Massachusetts, and why?

10. What happened to Thoreau when he withdrew his support from the unjust government?

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