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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through A Plea for Captain John Brown.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who was very friendly to Thoreau when he took his own advice in 'Civil Disobedience'?
(a) His neighbors.
(b) His family.
(c) His incumbents.
(d) His cell mate.

2. What was Thoreau pleading for in his speech about John Brown?
(a) For newspapers to spread the truth.
(b) For people to follow his example.
(c) For his execution to be called off.
(d) For him to get proper representation.

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

4. What did Thoreau say media devices should have been doing?
(a) Making money.
(b) Reflecting the truth.
(c) Gaining approval.
(d) Appeasing the masses.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. When did Thoreau deliver his speech about Brown?

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

3. What word did Thoreau use to describe the holiday that is being celebrated when he was delivering, 'Slavery in Massachusetts'?

4. In what state did Brown's attack take place?

5. What was illegal in Massachusetts?

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