Thomas Paine's Common Sense Quiz

What is the actual title of Thomas Paine's pamphlet?

• Common Sense: A Guide to Independence

• Common Sense: Addressed to the Inhabitants of America

• Common Sense: A Revolutionary Guide

• Common Sense: The Path to Freedom

In what year was Thomas Paine's Common Sense published?

• 1775

• 1776

• 1781

• 1791

What percentage of Americans read or heard Common Sense read aloud?

• One tenth

• One fifth

• One quarter

• One third

What was the reaction to the first printing of Common Sense?

• It was ignored by the public

• It sold out in two weeks

• It was banned by the government

• It was criticized by the Founding Fathers

Who ordered Common Sense to be read to his troops?

• Thomas Jefferson

• Benjamin Franklin

• General Washington

• John Adams

What did Thomas Paine's pamphlet convince Americans to do?

• Reconcile with Britain

• Accept separation from Britain

• Support the British monarchy

• Focus on economic development

According to Paine, what must the colonies do to break free from Britain?

• Negotiate a new treaty

• Break ties like with abusive parents

• Pay higher taxes

• Form a new monarchy

What is Paine's view on the monarchy in Section Two?

• It is a protective force

• It is an enemy and brings misery

• It is a necessary institution

• It is a symbol of unity

Why does Paine believe reconciliation with Britain is not possible?

• Because Britain is too far away

• Because reconciliation means ruin

• Because the colonies are too weak

• Because Britain is willing to negotiate

What does Paine propose to build alongside the Continental Army?

• A new trade route

• A Continental Navy

• A diplomatic mission

• A new capital city