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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through A Plea for Captain John Brown.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who did the governor of Massachusetts back in the issue of Burns?
(a) Harrison.
(b) Burns.
(c) Tuttle.
(d) Loring.

2. Who was very friendly to Thoreau when he took his own advice in 'Civil Disobedience'?
(a) His neighbors.
(b) His cell mate.
(c) His family.
(d) His incumbents.

3. What did Thoreau think should be made illegal in Massachusetts?
(a) Slavery.
(b) Objecting the popular opinion.
(c) Returning slaves to their rightful owners.
(d) Printing without permission.

4. How does Thoreau describe slavery in 'Civil Disobedience'?
(a) Evil.
(b) Necessary.
(c) Useful.
(d) Shameful.

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'?
(a) The Slavery Maker.
(b) The Nebraska Bill.
(c) The Compromise of Souls.
(d) The Freedom Reducer.

Short Answer Questions

1. What did Thoreau say law would never do for man?

2. What does Thoreau say is not always found in the majority?

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

4. What did Thoreau say Brown was NOT?

5. How did Thoreau feel about the people who teased him when he took his own advice in 'Civil Disobedience'?

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