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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Walking.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What was Brown hoping to free with his attack?
(a) Intelligence.
(b) Slaves.
(c) The people.
(d) Religious activists.

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

3. What did Thoreau say he never had on his walks?
(a) A destination.
(b) A notebook.
(c) A companion.
(d) A purpose.

4. Who did Thoreau say was running the military force in Massachusetts?
(a) Loring.
(b) Burns.
(c) Harrison.
(d) Tuttle.

5. What happened to Thoreau when he took his own advice given in 'Civil Disobedience'?
(a) He was put in prison.
(b) He was not heard.
(c) He was fined.
(d) He was written up.

Short Answer Questions

1. What word does Thoreau use to describe his walks?

2. What was Edward Loring's occupation?

3. In 'A Plea for Captain John Brown', who did Thoreau say the newspapers were serving?

4. Where did Thoreau say most men got their direction and guidance from?

5. What kind of government does Thoreau describe in 'Civil Disobedience'?

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