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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What does Paine think about the idea of being a king through heredity?
(a) He thinks it is unnatural, but not absurd.
(b) He thinks it is flawed, but not unreasonable.
(c) He thinks it is absurd and unnatural.
(d) He thinks it is reasonable and unflawed.

3. Which proverb does Paine refer to when commenting on the acts of Howe and Burgoyne?
(a) The best defense is a good offense.
(b) In for a penny, in for a pound.
(c) A penny wise and a pound foolish.
(d) A problem shared is a problem halved.

4. What is the result of using faith for political reasons?
(a) It undermines only the religion involved.
(b) It undermines the religions that are not involved.
(c) It undermines all religions.
(d) It undermines the right to practice religion freely.

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. How does Paine refer to himself, with regards to Howe?

2. What does Paine consider the government to be?

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

4. How does Thomas Paine write the book Common Sense?

5. What are the questions about in Paine's last letter to the people of England?

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