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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 was attacked when Anthony Burns was in custody?
(a) A train station.
(b) A police station.
(c) A courthouse.
(d) A prison.

2. How did the attackers trying to free Burns plead in their trial?
(a) Unheard.
(b) Guilty.
(c) Unaware.
(d) Innocent.

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

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Who does Thoreau say should provide what government needs for them to have authority?

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

3. What congressional act was discussed at the meeting Thoreau was asked to speak at before giving his speech, 'Slavery in Massachusetts'?

4. What kind of issue did Thoreau say slavery was NOT?

5. What happened to Thoreau when he took his own advice given in 'Civil Disobedience'?

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