Civil Disobedience

Within the context of "Civil Disobedience": perverted

• having been corrupted or distorted from its original course, meaning, or state

• characterized by sexually abnormal and unacceptable practices or tendencies

• characterized by a disturbance

• having been influenced by outside forces

Relating to ordinary citizens and their concerns, as distinct from military or ecclesiastical matters

• society

• community

• civil

• area

What does Thoreau believe should be done when “oppression and robbery are organized” (part 1, par. 8)?

• 1.Thoreau believes the people should “not have such a machine any longer” and should “rebel” to reform the government

• Thoreau believes the people should go along with government because they elected the officials

• Thoreau believes the people should not “rebel” to reform the government

• Thoreau believes the people should not complain because the government is doing what's best for the country

How does Thoreau’s reference to the “Revolution of ’75” develop his ideas about revolution (part 1, par. 8)?

• Thoreau’s reference to the “Revolution of ‘75” shows that revolutions have occurred over issues he considers far less serious than the issues facing America in his time.

• Thoreau’s reference to the “Revolution of ‘75” shows that the majority is always righ

• Thoreau’s reference to the “Revolution of ‘75” shows that conscious do not matter when it comes to mattes of the government

• Thoreau’s reference to the “Revolution of ‘75” shows that citizens do not have power

How does part 1, paragraph 10 develop central ideas in the text?

• by clarifying that it is not enough just to disagree with injustice or to only recognize it is wrong

• by stating people need to just voice there opinion

• by stating that all men have the right to refuse allegiance

• by stating the rule of expediency does not apply

How does Thoreau use the metaphor in paragraph 11 to develop his point of view on voting?

• It explains that voting does not actually work to address right and wrong; it only “plays” or toys with the idea of addressing right and wrong.

• It explains that securing justice is the primary concern of voters.

• it explains that voting is a win win situation

What does Thoreau claim is the difference between a “wise man” and one who votes

• Thoreau claims that a wise man, does not leave right“to the mercy of chance” by voting,

• Thoreau claims a man who votes is concerned with what the majority believes

• Thoreau claims a wise man votes with the majority

What does Thoreau’s use of the phrase “gross inconsistency” suggest about his townsmen’s response to slavery and war (part 1, par. 13)?

• “gross inconsistency” shows that their actions and words do not agree with each other.

• “gross inconsistency” shows that they are true to what they believe

• “gross inconsistency” shows that they are ready to take action

• “gross inconsistency” means that they support their own meanness

What is the primary theme of Thoreau's 'Civil Disobedience'?

• A) The importance of individual conscience over governmental laws

• B) The necessity of following laws for societal order

• C) The benefits of a strong central government

• D) The role of religion in governance

In 'Civil Disobedience,' how does Thoreau suggest individuals should respond to unjust laws?

• A) By obeying them to maintain order

• B) By protesting peacefully

• C) By refusing to follow them

• D) By lobbying for change