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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does Paine refer to himself, with regards to Howe?
(a) A friend and countryman.
(b) A friend, enemy, and countryman.
(c) A friend and an enemy.
(d) An enemy and countryman.

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

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

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

5. For what does Paine compliment Washington?
(a) For his character, mind, and economic resources.
(b) For his mind and economic resources.
(c) For his character and mind.
(d) For his economic resources.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why do Englishmen defend their king?

2. Why does the monarchy no longer work in Paine's opinion?

3. In an ideal world, who would make decisions regarding regulations?

4. What does Paine attribute his literary career to?

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

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