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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Walking.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where did Thoreau say people should consider themselves inhabitants of?
(a) Their bodies.
(b) America.
(c) Society.
(d) Nature.

2. When did Thoreau deliver his speech about Brown?
(a) While Brown was in prison.
(b) The day before the execution.
(c) On Voting Day.
(d) On Independance Day.

3. What did Thoreau say the government considered its only authority according to 'Slavery in Massachusetts'?
(a) The President.
(b) The voters.
(c) The Constitution.
(d) God.

4. What congressional act was discussed at the meeting Thoreau was asked to speak at before giving his speech, 'Slavery in Massachusetts'?
(a) The Monroe Compromise.
(b) The Kansas-Nebraska Act.
(c) The Louisiana Purchase.
(d) The Mason Dixon Agreement.

5. Why was Thoreau so unimpressed with the governor of his state?
(a) He was soft about his voting.
(b) He did not enforce slave laws.
(c) He gave in to money lenders.
(d) He had never given a strong speech.

Short Answer Questions

1. What state did Brown work hard to push his agenda before his attacks?

2. What did Thoreau say he was grateful to not have to worry about while walking?

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

4. What month did Brown lead his attack?

5. 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'?

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