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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. How does Thoreau describe slavery in 'Civil Disobedience'?
(a) Shameful.
(b) Evil.
(c) Necessary.
(d) Useful.
2. What did Thoreau say reflected the general feeling in the country about slavery?
(a) Social gatherings.
(b) Religious gatherings.
(c) Advertisements.
(d) Newspapers.
3. What was attacked when Anthony Burns was in custody?
(a) A prison.
(b) A courthouse.
(c) A police station.
(d) A train station.
4. What happened to Thoreau when he took his own advice given in 'Civil Disobedience'?
(a) He was fined.
(b) He was not heard.
(c) He was put in prison.
(d) He was written up.
5. Who does Thoreau say should provide what government needs for them to have authority?
(a) Government officials.
(b) The needs of the country.
(c) Their conscience.
(d) The American citizens.
Short Answer Questions
1. What state was Thoreau from?
2. What part of man does Thoreau say government can NEVER manipulate?
3. What does Thoreau say the American form of government has no room for in 'Civil Disobedience'?
4. What did Thoreau label the governor of his state?
5. What does Thoreau say happens when government gets involved in politics?
Short Essay Questions
1. What did Thoreau say was the responsibility of a just man when it came to slavery?
2. What happened to Thoreau when he withdrew his support from the unjust government?
3. How did Thoreau begin 'Civil Disobedience'?
4. Who did Thoreau say the government saw as their authority, and how did he feel about this?
5. What did Thoreau say government got involved in, and what did he think was the result of this?
6. What did Thoreau credit for the difference he saw between the cities and the country areas in 'Slavery in Massachusetts'?
7. How did Thoreau feel about the governor of Massachusetts, and why?
8. How did Thoreau say American soldiers were viewed?
9. What was the main difference Thoreau pointed out between the cities and the country areas in 'Slavery in Massachusetts'?
10. What did Thoreau say about laws in 'Slavery in Massachusetts'?
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