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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

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

4. What state was Thoreau from?
(a) Michigan.
(b) Maryland.
(c) Maine.
(d) Massachusetts.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Thoreau say is the greatest hindrance on society in 'Civil Disobedience'?

2. What does Thoreau call the congressional act that was discussed at the meeting he was asked to speak at before giving his speech, 'Slavery in Massachusetts'?

3. What attribute does Thoreau say all men should have naturally in 'Slavery in Massachusetts'?

4. What does Thoreau say government needs to have authority?

5. What did Thoreau describe as very clean in 'Civil Disobedience'?

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