Based on Thoreau's beliefs and "Civil Disobedience," he most likely decided not to pay poll tax because he could not afford to pay taxes. he disagreed with the idea of it. he did not understand the law. he wanted to experience prison.

What should you first consider when beginning the close seading of a passage whether the passage is at the beginning, middle, or end of the novel whether the passage concerns the main character whether the passage contains the main conflict whether the passage clearly reflects the theme of the novel