Ralph Waldo Emerson Answers

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Based on this passage, how did Thoreau feel about his confinement?

A
inwardly free
B
mentally imprisoned
C
united with American citizens
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Which transcendental belief supports Thoreau’s feeling of inner freedom?

A
The individual is essentially good.
B
Society and government corrupt the individual.
C
One’s own conscience should guide decisions.
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Which of the following best describes both Thoreau’s and King’s attitudes toward government and civil disobedience?

A
a belief that government corrupts the individual
B
a belief that an individual should disobey unjust laws
C
a promotion of self-reliance and isolation from society
D
a generally high respect for the law
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What did you include in your response? Check all that apply.

A
Thoreau’s disapproval of the government
B
the essay’s failure to stop slavery or the government’s desire to expand westward
C
the idea of disobeying an unjust law
D
a consideration of social movements involving civil disobedience

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