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1.To what does Paine compare Britain's tyranny?
heaven
slavery
a murderer or highwayman
hell


2.Why does Paine think that God supports the colonist's case for war?
because God "spoke" to Paine and told him so
because God does not favor the British
because the colonists have done everything to avoid war
because the colonists are poor and weak


3.Whom does Paine cite as an example of a strong leader?
Joan of Arc
Sir William Howe
the people of Jersey
General George Washington


4.How does Paine think the colonists can win the struggle?
if the people of Jesery defeat Howe's forces
if the colonists can survive one more winter
if each and every colonist helps the cause
if God intervenes

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