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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Paine use examples from scripture to explain?
(a) How, why, and when kings became prominent.
(b) How and why kings became prominent.
(c) Why, but not how or when kings became prominent.
(d) How, but not why kings became prominent.

2. How many questions does Paine address in his final letter to the people of England?
(a) Twelve.
(b) Four.
(c) Ten.
(d) Eight.

3. When does Paine wish the Revolution had begun?
(a) Eight months earlier.
(b) Eight days later.
(c) Eight months later.
(d) Eight days earlier.

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

5. What does Paine attribute his literary career to?
(a) The revolution and his dedication to independence.
(b) Only his dedication to independence.
(c) The revolution, his dedication to independence, and the will of the American people.
(d) Only the revolution.

Short Answer Questions

1. According to Paine, what goes against human nature?

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

3. What did Gideon deny?

4. What does Paine profess about himself in The Crisis?

5. What types of goals should the members of the elected have?

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