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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What did Thoreau say had become superficial in most people in 'Life Without Principle'?
(a) Conversations.
(b) Interactions.
(c) Relationships.
(d) All of these.

3. What state did Brown work hard to push his agenda before his attacks?
(a) Kansas.
(b) Missouri.
(c) Texas.
(d) Nebraska.

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

5. What does Thoreau say happens when government gets involved in politics?
(a) It changes the perspective.
(b) It simplifies things.
(c) It gets in the way.
(d) It allows for growth.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Where did Thoreau say Prospectors would have found real value?

3. What did Thoreau say the walls we need to break down were hindering?

4. What direction did Thoreau prefer to walk in?

5. What was Brown trying to fight with his attack?

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