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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Life Without Principle.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What month did Brown lead his attack?
(a) October.
(b) September.
(c) December.
(d) November.

3. What did Thoreau say the government considered its only authority according to 'Slavery in Massachusetts'?
(a) The voters.
(b) The President.
(c) The Constitution.
(d) God.

4. What were Abolitionists against?
(a) Change.
(b) Socialism.
(c) Slavery.
(d) War.

5. What did Thoreau say he was grateful to not have to worry about while walking?
(a) Being alone.
(b) Stumbling.
(c) Trespassing.
(d) Entertaining others.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where did Thoreau say people should consider themselves inhabitants of?

2. What did Thoreau say man should labor for?

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

4. What direction did Thoreau say most men tended to walk in when given the chance?

5. What did Thoreau say man would do best if he chose his work appropriately?

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