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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Life Without Principle.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What did Thoreau say a truly principled man would do in 'Life Without Principle'?
(a) Choose an appropriate career path.
(b) Remove himself from societal behaviors.
(c) Engage in real conversations.
(d) Speak out against the newspapers.

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

3. How long every day would Thoreau spend walking?
(a) An hour.
(b) A few hours.
(c) A few minutes.
(d) Half an hour.

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

5. Who did Thoreau like to have with him on his walks?
(a) His daughter.
(b) A close friend.
(c) Nobody.
(d) A student.

Short Answer Questions

1. What did Thoreau say the walls we need to break down were hindering?

2. What did Thoreau say was not the best use of a man's time in 'Life Without Principle'?

3. What did Thoreau praise most about Brown?

4. What was Brown hoping to free with his attack?

5. What does Thoreau say should be used to make important decisions in 'Civil Disobedience'?

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