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QuizMultiple Choice

Pronoun Agreement and Reference — Cumulative exam

Question 37 • GA-Literature and Composition III A

How did Thoreau’s general opinion of government relate to his imprisonment, as described in "Civil Disobedience"?

Answer
A
He believed that government was corrupt and that he was justified in not paying his taxes despite being put in prison.
B
He believed that government was dishonest and that his imprisonment could affect major governmental decisions.
C
He believed that government was a positive force and that his imprisonment could improve the relationship between the government and the people.
D
He believed that government was helpful to any society and that the reasons for his own imprisonment were just.

Explanation

Thoreau argues that government can be unjust and that people should not cooperate with injustice. He was imprisoned for refusing to pay a poll tax, which he saw as a way of opposing the government’s support for slavery and the Mexican-American War. He considered his imprisonment justified rather than a reason to abandon his protest. Therefore, A best matches his views.

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