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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who did the governor of Massachusetts back in the issue of Burns?
(a) Loring.
(b) Tuttle.
(c) Harrison.
(d) Burns.

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

3. What word did Thoreau use to describe the holiday that is being celebrated when he was delivering, 'Slavery in Massachusetts'?
(a) Hypocritical.
(b) Biased.
(c) Inane.
(d) Ironic.

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

5. What is the main theme of 'Civil Disobedience'?
(a) The role of politics.
(b) Moral responsibility.
(c) Religion in politics.
(d) Appropriate places to disobey.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who did Thoreau say was running the military force in Massachusetts?

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

3. What was Edward Loring's occupation?

4. What kind of meeting was Thoreau asked to speak at before giving his speech, 'Slavery in Massachusetts'?

5. Who did Thoreau consider the real authority of Government, according to 'Slavery in Massachusetts'?

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