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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why was Thoreau so unimpressed with the governor of his state?

2. What did Thoreau say the issue of slavery was doing to his state?

3. What does Thoreau say he is NOT in 'Civil Disobedience'?

4. What does Thoreau say soldiers are expected to do?

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

Short Essay Questions

1. Who did Thoreau say the government saw as their authority, and how did he feel about this?

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

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. What did Thoreau credit for the difference he saw between the cities and the country areas in 'Slavery in Massachusetts'?

6. How did Thoreau begin 'Civil Disobedience'?

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

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

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Thoreau performed many acts of service by giving his speeches and essays. What are some of the most significant examples of this service, and how did these events affect the people he was trying to help?

Essay Topic 2

Slavery was a very central theme in a number of these essays. How did this theme affect the tone of the essays, and how did slavery affect Thoreau in his life?

Essay Topic 3

What was the significance of the title of the first essay, and what role did it play in the meaning of the essay?

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