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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

3. Why does the monarchy no longer work in Paine's opinion?
(a) Because the king has stopped listening to the people.
(b) Because the king is too far away from the people.
(c) Because the king has stopped talking to the people.
(d) Because the king is not far enough away from the people.

4. How does Paine describe society?
(a) As a blessing.
(b) As a good example.
(c) As a gift.
(d) As a perfect model.

5. In an ideal world, who would make decisions regarding regulations?
(a) All members of society.
(b) A select few members of government.
(c) All members of government.
(d) A select few members of society.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Paine respond to the people who cannot follow his logic?

2. What does Paine believe will happen with time?

3. What does Paine wish America could have used against the British?

4. What is the famous quote by Paine that starts the section, The Crisis?

5. For what does Paine compliment Washington?

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