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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Slavery in Massachusetts.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does Thoreau describe the attack made to free Burns?
(a) Necessary.
(b) Angering.
(c) Sadddening.
(d) Heroic.

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

3. What does Thoreau say should be used to make important decisions in 'Civil Disobedience'?
(a) Conscience.
(b) Logic.
(c) Mercy.
(d) Research.

4. In 'Civil Disobedience', what does Thoreau say a just man will not wait for?
(a) A majority.
(b) A leader.
(c) A favorable choice.
(d) An opportunity.

5. What was attacked when Anthony Burns was in custody?
(a) A prison.
(b) A police station.
(c) A courthouse.
(d) A train station.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Thoreau compare soldiers to?

2. What does Thoreau say the best government will NOT do in 'Civil Disobedience'?

3. What does Thoreau say government should be based on?

4. What kind of government does Thoreau describe in 'Civil Disobedience'?

5. What were Abolitionists against?

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