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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) Angering.
(b) Heroic.
(c) Necessary.
(d) Sadddening.

2. What kind of meeting was Thoreau asked to speak at before giving his speech, 'Slavery in Massachusetts'?
(a) A presidential debate.
(b) A Union meeting.
(c) A Civil War discussion.
(d) An anti-slavery meeting.

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

4. How does Thoreau begin 'Civil Disobedience'?
(a) He cites a scripture.
(b) He reads a poem.
(c) He gives a motto.
(d) He relates an experience.

5. What does Thoreau say soldiers are expected to do?
(a) Obey.
(b) Defeat opposition.
(c) Serve.
(d) Carry out the will of government.

Short Answer Questions

1. What did Thoreau say the government considered its only authority according to 'Slavery in Massachusetts'?

2. When does Thoreau say a citizen should disobey?

3. How did Thoreau say med should treat the government when acting immorally in 'Slavery in Massachusetts'?

4. Who is Thoreau condemning in 'Slavery in Massachusetts'?

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

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