Question

Considering "Civil Disobedience," which best describes one similarity between Thoreau and Martin Luther King, Jr.?
Both expressed complete faith that the government would change unfair laws.
Both felt that people have the moral responsibility to disobey unjust laws.
Both were assassinated because of their ideas and influence.
Both felt that prison robbed them of their drive to persevere.


Based on his transcendental beliefs and "Civil Disobedience," it is most reasonable to assume that Thoreau
would have liked to create his own government, which would not require taxes.
was unwilling to follow any law created by the government.
believed following his conscience was more important than following the law.
wished to be completely separate from society and those around him.



What does "Civil Disobedience" suggest about the jailer’s opinion of Thoreau's arrest for tax evasion?
Tax evasion was not a serious offense.
They expected Thoreau to be released quickly.
Thoreau deserved to lose his freedom.
Tax evasion was one of the more grave crimes one could commit.

Answer 1

1) Both felt that people have the moral responsibility to disobey unjust laws.

2) believed following his conscience was more important than following the law.

3) They expected Thoreau to be released quickly.