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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. Who did the governor of Massachusetts back in the issue of Burns?
(a) Tuttle.
(b) Loring.
(c) Harrison.
(d) Burns.

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

3. How does Thoreau say a citizen should disobey?
(a) Move away.
(b) Withdraw support.
(c) Speak out in public.
(d) Vote.

4. Who does Thoreau say should provide what government needs for them to have authority?
(a) The needs of the country.
(b) The American citizens.
(c) Government officials.
(d) Their conscience.

5. What were Abolitionists against?
(a) War.
(b) Socialism.
(c) Change.
(d) Slavery.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Thoreau say soldiers are expected to perform their duties?

2. What does Thoreau say he is NOT in 'Civil Disobedience'?

3. What does Thoreau say happens when government gets involved in politics?

4. What did Thoreau warn the people against in 'Slavery in Massachusetts'?

5. What does Thoreau say the best government will NOT do in 'Civil Disobedience'?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. How did Thoreau begin 'Civil Disobedience'?

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

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

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

6. What kind of issue did Thoreau say slavery was turning into, and how did he feel about this?

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

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

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

10. How did Thoreau say American soldiers were viewed?

(see the answer keys)

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