Question

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.


Which would be the best way of describing the overall structure of Thoreau’s observations in "Civil Disobedience"?
He moves from a consideration of his surroundings to an evaluation of the state as a whole.
He develops a critique of his jail cell into a critique of the entire prison system and justice department.
He uses the example of his case as a way to introduce his condemnation of the court.
He focuses entirely on his experiences while being imprisoned.


What is Thoreau’s first thought upon being imprisoned in "Civil Disobedience"?
He is concerned about how long he will be there.
He wishes to get out of prison as soon as possible.
He considers the prison a foolish institution.
He wonders why he was put behind bars.

Answer 1

1) It would have hardened his resolve to assert his rights.

2) He moves from a consideration of his surroundings to an evaluation of the state as a whole.

3) He wonders why he was put behind bars.