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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who is Thoreau condemning in 'Slavery in Massachusetts'?
(a) Barnes.
(b) Harrison.
(c) Loring.
(d) Burns.

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

3. Why did Thoreau think most people had the wrong idea about Brown?
(a) They envied him.
(b) They did not understand him.
(c) They had never met him.
(d) They were afraid of him.

4. In 'Walking', what did Thoreau say most men's minds naturally gravitated towards?
(a) Wilderness.
(b) Independance.
(c) Routines.
(d) Security.

5. Where did Thoreau say he saw a greater disregard for slavery in the country?
(a) The country.
(b) The cities.
(c) The South.
(d) The North.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Why was Thoreau able to walk freely wherever he pleased?

3. What did Thoreau say most people were trying to do to nature?

4. What attribute did Thoreau say never came out on one of his walks?

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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