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Henry David Thoreau - "Civil Disobedience" Answers

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Considering "Civil Disobedience," which best describes one similarity between Thoreau and Martin Luther King, Jr.?

A
Both expressed complete faith that the government would change unfair laws.
B
Both felt that people have the moral responsibility to disobey unjust laws.
C
Both were assassinated because of their ideas and influence.
D
Both felt that prison robbed them of their drive to persevere.
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Which best describes one way in which "Civil Disobedience" impacted people and events later in history?

A
It fortified the beliefs of those who thought the government acted unfairly.
B
It made readers want to immediately engage in protests.
C
It gave readers an insight into Thoreau’s life.
D
It acted as a catalyst for rapid political change.
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Based on Thoreau’s beliefs and "Civil Disobedience," he most likely decided not to pay poll tax because

A
he could not afford to pay taxes.
B
he disagreed with the idea of it.
C
he did not understand the law.
D
he wanted to experience prison.
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In "Civil Disobedience," what is Thoreau’s view of the state at the end of the essay?

A
He thinks the state does not appreciate individual worth.
B
He finds the state guilty of gross misjudgment of his actions.
C
He feels sorry for the state for not acting in a sensible way.
D
He considers the state’s actions indicative of society’s unfairness.
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Based on Thoreau’s opinion about the Mexican-American War and slavery in the United States, why did he most likely refuse to pay the poll taxes, as described in "Civil Disobedience"?

A
He desired to learn more about the government.
B
He wanted to expose fraud in the government.
C
He supported the government’s position.
D
He disagreed with the government’s actions.
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What is Thoreau’s first thought upon being imprisoned in "Civil Disobedience"?

A
He is concerned about how long he will be there.
B
He wishes to get out of prison as soon as possible.
C
He considers the prison a foolish institution.
D
He wonders why he was put behind bars.
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In "Civil Disobedience," what does Thoreau think about right after he wonders if he could have been of service to his community?

A
whether everyone in the town is half-witted and dull
B
the significance of the wall between himself and others
C
that imprisoning him would not solve the problem
D
that he is truly the only person in the town to pay a tax
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Based on evidence of his personality in "Civil Disobedience," what effect would a longer jail stay most likely have had on Thoreau?

A
It would have made him doubt himself.
B
It would have encouraged him to engage in other crimes.
C
It would have hardened his resolve to assert his rights.
D
It would have caused him to pay the poll tax.
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What does "Civil Disobedience" suggest about the jailer’s opinion of Thoreau's arrest for tax evasion?

A
Tax evasion was not a serious offense.
B
They expected Thoreau to be released quickly.
C
Thoreau deserved to lose his freedom.
D
Tax evasion was one of the more grave crimes one could commit.
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Based on his transcendental beliefs and "Civil Disobedience," it is most reasonable to assume that Thoreau

A
would have liked to create his own government, which would not require taxes.
B
was unwilling to follow any law created by the government.
C
believed following his conscience was more important than following the law.
D
wished to be completely separate from society and those around him.

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