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Thomas Paine — Quiz Answers

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Read the excerpt from The Crisis, Number I . "I call not upon a few but upon all—not on this state or that state, but on every state—up and help us. . . . Let it be told to the future world that in the depth of winter, when nothing but hope and virtue could survive, that the city and the country, alarmed at one common danger, came forth to meet and repulse it." Paine's purpose in issuing this plea is to

A
draw attention to the differences that exist among colonists from different states.
B
encourage the colonists to wait for better times in the spring.
C
unite the colonists in support of continuing the fight for independence.
D
warn the colonists of the danger of a British attack during the winter months.
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Read the excerpt from The Crisis, Number I . "Let it be told to the future world, that in the depth of winter, when nothing but hope and virtue could survive, that the city and the country, alarmed at one common danger, came forth to meet and to repulse it." In this excerpt, Paine uses hyperbole to

A
inspire his readers to persevere.
B
teach readers how to survive cold weather.
C
describe the sacrifices readers must make.
D
warn readers of the difficulties ahead.
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Read the excerpt from the The Crisis, Number I . “Not a man lives on the continent but fully believes that a separation must some time or other finally take place.” Which best describes Paine’s use of figurative language in this excerpt?

A
Paine uses metaphor to express the fact that the majority of colonists believe in American independence.
B
Paine uses hyperbole to describe the ways in which independence will benefit most of the colonists.
C
Paine uses hyperbole to emphasize that there is strong colonial support for American independence.
D
Paine uses metaphor to illustrate why America must gain independence from Britain.
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Read the excerpt from The Crisis, Number I . "I am as confident as I am that God governs the world that America will never be happy till she gets clear of foreign dominion. Wars without ceasing will break out till that period arrives, and the continent must in the end be conqueror; for though the flame of liberty may sometimes cease to shine, the coal can never expire." Paine uses metaphor to demonstrate that

A
the concept of freedom will never cease to exist.
B
Britain will never stop pursuing control of the colonies.
C
the colonists will never know true joy.
D
the fight for independence is never-ending.
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Read the excerpt from The Crisis, Number I . "Not all the treasures of the world, so far as I believe, could have induced me to support an offensive war, for I think it murder; but if a thief breaks into my house, burns and destroys my property, and kills or threatens to kill me or those that are in it and to 'bind me in all cases whatsoever' to his absolute will, am I to suffer it?" In this excerpt, Paine is attempting to convince readers that they

A
must support the war to protect their financial interests.
B
have righteous reasons to justify supporting the war.
C
could potentially benefit from the spoils of the war.
D
will blame themselves for not supporting the war.
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Read the excerpt from The Crisis, Number I . "Not a man lives on the continent but fully believes that a separation must some time or other finally take place, and a generous parent should have said, 'If there must be trouble, let it be in my day, that my child may have peace."' Which phrase in the excerpt is an emotional appeal to the reader?

A
“Not a man lives”
B
“believes that a separation”
C
“let it be in my day”
D
“that my child may have peace”
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Which excerpt from The Crisis, Number I contains a simile?

A
"Tyranny, like hell, is not easily conquered."
B
"It is dearness only that gives everything its value."
C
"These are the times that try men's souls."
D
"What we obtain too cheap, we esteem too lightly."
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Read the excerpt from The Crisis, Number I . "The heart that feels not is dead; the blood of his children will curse his cowardice who shrinks back at a time when a little might have saved the whole and made them happy." What is the purpose of the figurative language in this excerpt?

A
to evoke in the audience anger at children who disrespect the authority of their parents
B
to evoke in the audience concern for the safety of children and loved ones
C
to evoke in the audience admiration for those who aid and comfort the needy
D
to evoke in the audience shame for placing self-preservation above the good of the community

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