Civil Disobedience by Henry David Thoreau

1. What year was 'Civil Disobedience' originally published?

A) 1865
B) 1837
C) 1855
D) 1849

2. Which social injustice does Thoreau primarily criticize?

A) Child labor
B) Slavery
C) Women's rights
D) Immigration laws

3. What does Thoreau believe is more important than following laws?

A) Moral conscience
B) Loyalty to the state
C) Tradition
D) Civic duty

4. How does Thoreau describe the majority's will?

A) Based on reason
B) Always right
C) Unquestionably good
D) Often unjust

5. What does Thoreau argue about laws?

A) They should always be obeyed
B) They should be abolished entirely
C) They are infallible
D) They should be based on justice

6. What does Thoreau suggest will happen if people do not resist unjust laws?

A) Justice will prevail
B) Society will improve
C) They become complicit in injustice
D) Order will be maintained

7. In which state was Thoreau jailed for civil disobedience?

A) Connecticut
B) New York
C) Massachusetts
D) Vermont

8. What does Thoreau believe about the relationship between government and the governed?

A) It should be a moral partnership
B) It should be controlled by the majority
C) It should be a master-slave relationship
D) It should be based on fear

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