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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. According to Paine, what is the difference between society and government?
(a) Right versus wrong.
(b) East versus West.
(c) North versus South.
(d) Positivism versus negativism.

2. What does society promote?
(a) Unity.
(b) Acceptance.
(c) Segregation.
(d) Equality.

3. What did Gideon deny?
(a) The idea of being given the role of leader.
(b) The role of leader.
(c) The drawbacks of being a leader.
(d) The benefits of being a leader.

4. From where was English rule founded?
(a) Italy.
(b) France.
(c) England.
(d) America.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What city did the British incorrectly assume was the center of America when they attacked it?

2. What river are the American troops preparing to cross as Paine describes their trials and tribulations?

3. How many ancient tyrannies does Paine think comprise the English Constitution?

4. How did the men in the American army fight Howe?

5. How long would news take to travel from England to America if the two countries were to reconcile at this point?

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