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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 Thoreau compare Brown to?
(a) Martin Luther.
(b) Christ.
(c) King Henry.
(d) Judas.

2. What did Thoreau say we should let our thoughts do?
(a) Take hold.
(b) Grow.
(c) Wander.
(d) Become.

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

4. How did Thoreau begin 'A Plea for Captain John Brown'?
(a) He read from the Constitution.
(b) He read a newspaper clip.
(c) He described John Brown.
(d) He quoted a poem.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What day did Thoreau say he feared in 'Walking'?

2. What direction did Thoreau prefer to walk in?

3. What kind of man did Thoreau think Brown was?

4. Where did Thoreau deliver his speech about Brown?

5. Where did Thoreau say he wanted to be a citizen of?

Short Essay Questions

1. What did Thoreau say men should try to walk unencumbered by?

2. What did Thoreau say about the natural state of the world?

3. What did Thoreau not like about the media coverage of Brown and his attack?

4. Why did Thoreau think Massachusetts was hypocritical?

5. Why was Thoreau free to go wherever he wanted on his daily walks?

6. What was Thoreau most critical of newspapers for in 'A Plea for Captain John Brown'?

7. What were John Browns intentions with his raid?

8. What was Thoreau pleading for in 'A Plea for Captain John Brown'?

9. Who did Thoreau compare Brown to in 'A Plea for Captain John Brown' and why?

10. What did Thoreau say was the main difference between Brown and the man he compared Brown to?

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