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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 begin 'Civil Disobedience'?
(a) He reads a poem.
(b) He relates an experience.
(c) He gives a motto.
(d) He cites a scripture.

2. Who did Thoreau consider the real authority of Government, according to 'Slavery in Massachusetts'?
(a) God.
(b) The voters.
(c) The President.
(d) The Constitution.

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

4. What was Edward Loring's occupation?
(a) Police Officer.
(b) Judge.
(c) Lawyer.
(d) Senator.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What did Thoreau say law would never do for man?

2. Where in the U.S. was Thoreau most interested in the slavery debate?

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

4. What did Thoreau say the issue of slavery was doing to his state?

5. Who did the governor of Massachusetts back in the issue of Burns?

Short Essay Questions

1. How did Thoreau suggest men should withdraw their support of an unjust government?

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

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

4. How did Thoreau define innocence in 'Slavery in Massachusetts'?

5. What did Thoreau accuse the newspapers of in 'Slavery in Massachusetts'?

6. How did Thoreau describe his punishment for his own act of 'Civil Disobedience'?

7. How did Thoreau feel about the attack that took place on the Boston Courthouse?

8. What did Thoreau claim not to be in 'Civil Disobedience' and what was his support for this?

9. Who did Thoreau blame for the slavery in America and why?

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

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