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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. Who teased Thoreau when he took the advice he gives in 'Civil Disobedience'?
(a) His incumbents.
(b) His family.
(c) His cell mate.
(d) His neighbors.

2. What attribute does Thoreau say just men will have?
(a) All of these.
(b) Pro-activity.
(c) Courage.
(d) Intelligence.

3. What does Thoreau say happens when government gets involved in trade and commerce?
(a) It changes the perspective.
(b) It allows for growth.
(c) It gets in the way.
(d) It simplifies things.

4. What holiday did Thoreau give 'Slavery in Massachusetts' on?
(a) Thanksgiving.
(b) Independance Day.
(c) Valentine's Day.
(d) Halloween.

5. What was Anthony Burns's occupation?
(a) Waiter.
(b) Slave.
(c) Driver.
(d) Servant.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. How did Thoreau say med should treat the government when acting immorally in 'Slavery in Massachusetts'?

3. How does Thoreau say a citizen should disobey?

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

5. How did the attackers trying to free Burns plead in their trial?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. What did Thoreau accuse the newspapers of in 'Slavery in Massachusetts'?

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

4. How did Thoreau feel about the Kansas-Nebraska Act?

5. How did Thoreau feel about the governor of Massachusetts, and why?

6. How did Thoreau describe his punishment for his own act of 'Civil Disobedience'?

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

8. What kind of issue did Thoreau say slavery was turning into, and how did he feel about this?

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

10. How did Thoreau say decisions in America should be made?

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