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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through The Crisis.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How many years of the Revolution does Paine discuss in a letter to the Inhabitants of America?
(a) The last three.
(b) The first three.
(c) The first four.
(d) The last four.

2. What did the lack of monarchy result in for Britain before the kings?
(a) A need for commerce.
(b) A need for war.
(c) A lack of commerce.
(d) A lack of war.

3. What does Paine believe should never separate the elected from the electors?
(a) Belief, action, or money.
(b) Belief or action.
(c) Belief, but not action.
(d) Action, but not belief.

4. According to British law, how long do the children of the king have the right to rule over every common person?
(a) Only up until the third generation.
(b) As long as the government reigns.
(c) Only for the first generation.
(d) Only up until the second generation.

5. What city did the British incorrectly assume was the center of America when they attacked it?
(a) Philadelphia.
(b) Dallas.
(c) New York.
(d) Baltimore.

Short Answer Questions

1. In his letter to Howe, what comparison does Paine make about arguing with a man who has no use for authority?

2. Why does Paine believe that America will succeed?

3. In the Introduction, what does Paine state about the thoughts of the book?

4. What tactic will the king use to gain favor in the long run if he cannot rule through force in the short run?

5. Why does Paine think the British are incapable of ruling America justly?

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