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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Thoreau compare soldiers to?
(a) Machines.
(b) Pawns.
(c) Fleas.
(d) Angels.

2. Who did Thoreau say the newspapers of the time were NOT serving?
(a) The citizens.
(b) Their benefactors.
(c) The governments.
(d) Themselves.

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

4. What city did Thoreau give 'Slavery in Massachusetts' on?
(a) Farmington.
(b) Framington.
(c) Ferrell.
(d) Farmel.

5. What did Thoreau say Nature would reveal to man?
(a) Needs.
(b) Ideas.
(c) Thoughts.
(d) Designs.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why was Thoreau put in jail?

2. How did Thoreau describe his thesis in 'Walking'?

3. What did Thoreau say all critics of Brown lacked?

4. What did Thoreau say made men innocent in 'Slavery in Massachusetts'?

5. Where did Thoreau say he wanted to be a citizen of?

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