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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.
Short Answer Questions
1. 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'?
2. What did Thoreau say made men innocent in 'Slavery in Massachusetts'?
3. What did Thoreau say media devices should have been doing?
4. What does Thoreau say should be used to make important decisions in 'Civil Disobedience'?
5. How does Thoreau begin 'Civil Disobedience'?
Short Essay Questions
1. How did Thoreau feel about the Kansas-Nebraska Act?
2. How did Thoreau say American soldiers were viewed?
3. What was the main difference Thoreau pointed out between the cities and the country areas in 'Slavery in Massachusetts'?
4. How did Thoreau say decisions in America should be made?
5. How did Thoreau end 'Slavery in Massachusetts'?
6. What did Thoreau say about laws in 'Slavery in Massachusetts'?
7. How did Thoreau suggest men should withdraw their support of an unjust government?
8. How did Thoreau define innocence in 'Slavery in Massachusetts'?
9. What did Thoreau say gave the government their power, and what did Thoreau suggest men should do in response to this?
10. How did Thoreau feel about the governor of Massachusetts, and why?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
Thoreau mentioned the hypocrisy of the nation a number of times in these essays. What examples did he give of this hypocrisy, and what support did he give for his opinion in the matter?
Essay Topic 2
What were some of the key examples of gratitude in this book, and how did these instances affect the essays that included these examples?
Essay Topic 3
Thoreau performed many acts of service by giving his speeches and essays. What are some of the most significant examples of this service, and how did these events affect the people he was trying to help?
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