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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. According to British law, how long do the children of the king have the right to rule over every common person?
(a) Only up until the second generation.
(b) Only up until the third generation.
(c) As long as the government reigns.
(d) Only for the first generation.

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

3. What does Paine wish America could have used against the British?
(a) The heat of summer.
(b) The element of surprise.
(c) The use of inside information.
(d) The harshness of winter.

4. How does Thomas Paine write the book Common Sense?
(a) With a co-writer.
(b) With two co-writers.
(c) Anonymously.
(d) With a ghost writer.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Paine believe would end government through hereditary?

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

3. What does Paine believe will happen with time?

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

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

(see the answer key)

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