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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What point does Paine use Joan of Arc as an example to support?
(a) The weakness of the British rule.
(b) America's political views.
(c) The strength of the American soldiers.
(d) America's sacrifice for independence.

2. What grows along with a society?
(a) A need for less taxation.
(b) A need for fewer regulations.
(c) A need for more taxation.
(d) A need for more regulations.

3. What does Paine profess about himself in The Crisis?
(a) He is not superstitious.
(b) He does not believe in miracles.
(c) He is superstitious.
(d) He does believe in miracles.

4. What does Paine consider the government to be?
(a) A necessary problem.
(b) An unnecessary evil.
(c) A necessary evil.
(d) An unnecessary problem.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Which proverb does Paine refer to when commenting on the acts of Howe and Burgoyne?

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

3. What does a strong government assure against?

4. How many questions does Paine address in his final letter to the people of England?

5. Why do Englishmen defend their king?

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