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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who did Thoreau say was running the military force in Massachusetts?
(a) Harrison.
(b) Burns.
(c) Loring.
(d) Tuttle.

2. What kind of meeting was Thoreau asked to speak at before giving his speech, 'Slavery in Massachusetts'?
(a) A Civil War discussion.
(b) An anti-slavery meeting.
(c) A presidential debate.
(d) A Union meeting.

3. In 'A Plea for Captain John Brown', who did Thoreau say the newspapers were serving?
(a) The people.
(b) The government.
(c) Themselves.
(d) The rich citizens.

4. What did Thoreau say the issue of slavery was doing to his state?
(a) Capitulating it.
(b) Desensitizing it.
(c) Polarizing it.
(d) Immoralizing it.

5. How did Thoreau feel about Brown's actions?
(a) He was offended by them.
(b) He applauded them.
(c) He was confused by them.
(d) He abhorred them.

Short Answer Questions

1. What was Brown hoping to free with his attack?

2. In what state did Brown's attack take place?

3. What did Thoreau say people did wrong when writing the word nature?

4. What did Thoreau say his walking was a metaphor of?

5. What did Thoreau say the government considered its only authority according to 'Slavery in Massachusetts'?

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