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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. 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 months.
(c) Four or five weeks.
(d) Two or three weeks.

2. What are the questions about in Paine's last letter to the people of England?
(a) Power and honor.
(b) Power, honor, and authority.
(c) Only honor.
(d) Only power.

3. 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.

4. According to Paine, what should not be confused with religion?
(a) A full soul.
(b) A warm soul.
(c) An empty soul.
(d) A cold soul.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. At what age can a monarch be appointed in Britain?

2. What does government promote?

3. What river are the American troops preparing to cross as Paine describes their trials and tribulations?

4. How does Paine categorize Howe's victories?

5. What city did the British incorrectly assume was the center of America when they attacked it?

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