Quiz on Thoreau

To which literary movement can Thoreau be associated?

• Transcendentalism

• Realism

• Anti-Transcendentalism

• Romanticism

Thoreau can best be described as

• nonconformist

• conformist

• socialist

• politician

Why was Thoreau jailed?

• He refused to pay his poll tax.

• He was caught helping with the Underground Raildroad.

• He was wearing a green suit instead of black.

• He was trespassing on Walden Pond.

Based on the passage, what actions does Thoreau support?

• Nonviolent resistance

• Inactivity

• Violent warfare

• Government by the popular

Thoreau says that Americans should ________ to change unjust laws.

• endeavor

• confront

• unscrupulous

• blunder

Why did Thoreau go to Walden Pond?

• He had given up on life

• He needed time away for a while

• He wanted to lead a more mearningful life.

• He was bored.

What was Thoreau's primary purpose in writing 'Civil Disobedience'?

• To encourage people to pay their taxes

• To support the government's policies

• To promote individual resistance to unjust government actions

• To advocate for violent revolution

Which of the following best describes Thoreau's view on material wealth?

• It is essential for happiness

• It is a distraction from a meaningful life

• It should be pursued at all costs

• It is the ultimate goal of life

How did Thoreau believe individuals should respond to government policies they disagree with?

• By voting for change

• By passive acceptance

• By active and peaceful resistance

• By ignoring them

What is the main theme of Thoreau's 'Walden'?

• Political activism

• Simple living and self-sufficiency

• Urban development

• Material success