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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What attribute does Thoreau say all men should have naturally in 'Slavery in Massachusetts'?
(a) Intelligence.
(b) Choice.
(c) Freedom.
(d) Respect.

2. What did Thoreau say law would never do for man?
(a) Repress bad men.
(b) Govern him.
(c) Set him free.
(d) Keep men safe.

3. What kind of government does Thoreau describe in 'Civil Disobedience'?
(a) A monarchy.
(b) A democracy.
(c) A socialist nation.
(d) A republic.

4. What does Thoreau say is not always found in the majority?
(a) Reform.
(b) Justice.
(c) Courage.
(d) Practicality.

5. What kind of issue did Thoreau say slavery was NOT?
(a) Emotional.
(b) Moral.
(c) Political.
(d) Physical.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Thoreau describe the attack made to free Burns?

2. What is used to restore order when people try to free Burns?

3. What state was Thoreau from?

4. What does Thoreau hope to inspire men to do after 'Civil Disobedience'?

5. What did Thoreau say media devices should have been doing?

Short Essay Questions

1. What did Thoreau say was the responsibility of a just man when it came to slavery?

2. How did Thoreau begin 'Civil Disobedience'?

3. What did Thoreau say government got involved in, and what did he think was the result of this?

4. What happened to Thoreau when he withdrew his support from the unjust government?

5. How did Thoreau feel about the attack that took place on the Boston Courthouse?

6. How did Thoreau say American soldiers were viewed?

7. Who did Thoreau blame for the slavery in America and why?

8. How did Thoreau define innocence in 'Slavery in Massachusetts'?

9. What did Thoreau say was ironic about the day he presented his speech, 'Slavery in Massachusetts'?

10. How did Thoreau suggest men should withdraw their support of an unjust government?

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