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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Thoreau blame the citizens of his state for slavery?
(a) They are prideful.
(b) They signed slavery into law.
(c) They are too complacent.
(d) They are not paying attention.

2. What does Thoreau compare soldiers to?
(a) Pawns.
(b) Fleas.
(c) Machines.
(d) Angels.

3. What attribute does Thoreau say all men should have naturally in 'Slavery in Massachusetts'?
(a) Freedom.
(b) Choice.
(c) Intelligence.
(d) Respect.

4. How did Thoreau describe the rulers of the country in 'Slavery in Massachusetts'?
(a) Unknowing.
(b) Uneducated.
(c) Unruly.
(d) Unprincipled.

5. What did Thoreau say made men innocent in 'Slavery in Massachusetts'?
(a) Being educated.
(b) Appeasing the officials.
(c) Following the law.
(d) Doing what is right.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What does Thoreau say happens when government gets involved in trade and commerce?

3. How did the attackers trying to free Burns plead in their trial?

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

5. What does Thoreau say happens when government gets involved in politics?

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