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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. How long would news take to travel from England to America if the two countries were to reconcile at this point?
(a) Four or five months.
(b) Two or three weeks.
(c) Two or three months.
(d) Four or five weeks.

3. According to Paine, what goes against human nature?
(a) An absence of government.
(b) Absolute governments.
(c) Partial governments.
(d) A self-sufficient government.

4. From where was English rule founded?
(a) England.
(b) America.
(c) France.
(d) Italy.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. According to Paine, what is the difference between society and government?

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

4. What grows along with a society?

5. What does Howe support that draws Paine's criticism?

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