Answers ELA11 ELA 11 Sem 1 26-27Evaluating a Text's Significance in History: Henry David Thoreau - "Civil Disobedience"

Henry David Thoreau - "Civil Disobedience" Answers

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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?

It would have made him doubt himself.

It would have encouraged him to engage in other crimes.

It would have hardened his resolve to assert his rights.

It would have caused him to pay the poll tax.

In "Civil Disobedience," what is Thoreau’s view of the state at the end of the essay?

He thinks the state does not appreciate individual worth.

He finds the state guilty of gross misjudgment of his actions.

He feels sorry for the state for not acting in a sensible way.

He considers the state’s actions indicative of society’s unfairness.

In "Civil Disobedience," what does Thoreau think about right after he wonders if he could have been of service to his community?

whether everyone in the town is half-witted and dull

the significance of the wall between himself and others

that imprisoning him would not solve the problem

that he is truly the only person in the town to pay a tax

Which best describes one way in which "Civil Disobedience" impacted people and events later in history?

It fortified the beliefs of those who thought the government acted unfairly.

It made readers want to immediately engage in protests.

It gave readers an insight into Thoreau’s life.

It acted as a catalyst for rapid political change.

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