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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Civil Disobedience.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What did Thoreau describe as very clean in 'Civil Disobedience'?
(a) His soul.
(b) His mind.
(c) His state.
(d) His jail cell.

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

3. Who teased Thoreau when he took the advice he gives in 'Civil Disobedience'?
(a) His cell mate.
(b) His incumbents.
(c) His neighbors.
(d) His family.

4. What role does Thoreau challenge in 'Civil Disobedience'?
(a) The slaves.
(b) The immigrants.
(c) The government.
(d) The citizens.

5. Why was Thoreau put in jail?
(a) He was drunk in public.
(b) He said something rude to a police officer.
(c) He freed a slave.
(d) He refused to pay a tax.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What does Thoreau say government accomplishes in 'Civil Disobedience'?

3. What is the main theme of 'Civil Disobedience'?

4. What part of man does Thoreau say government can NEVER manipulate?

5. When does Thoreau say a citizen should disobey?

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