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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What river are the American troops preparing to cross as Paine describes their trials and tribulations?
(a) The Hudson.
(b) The Delaware.
(c) The Missouri.
(d) The Mississippi.

2. At what age can a monarch be appointed in Britain?
(a) At age twenty.
(b) At any age.
(c) At age ten.
(d) At age fifteen.

3. What does government promote?
(a) Unity.
(b) Acceptance.
(c) Segregation.
(d) Equality.

4. What is the famous quote by Paine that starts the section, The Crisis?
(a) These are the men whose soul's need to be tested.
(b) These are the men whose soul's have been tried.
(c) These are the times that men's souls are tested.
(d) These are the times that try men's souls.

5. As Paine states in The Crisis, what word should never replace the word "Christian"?
(a) Liar.
(b) Thief.
(c) Bigot.
(d) Imposter.

Short Answer Questions

1. What replaced hopelessness during a long battle, as Paine recounts?

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

3. What grows along with a society?

4. What does Paine consider the government to be?

5. How does Paine categorize Howe's victories?

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