Think you’ve got your head wrapped around Common Sense? Put your knowledge to
the test. Good luck — the Stickman is counting on you!
Q. According to Paine, what's the biggest problem with the British political system?
The division between the House of Lords and Commons
Non-elected leaders
Those dumb wigs they have to wear
The judges and magistrates
Q. How does Paine address the concern that America can't afford to build a navy?
He calculates the costs
He says this is no time to worry about money
He calls this concern unpatriotic
He ignores the concern and moves on
Q. According to Paine, what kind of antiwar thinker is the most dangerous?
The coward
The traitor
The zealot
The moderate
Q. Which countries will refuse to help the Americans if they see them merely as "rebels"?
The Spanish and French
The Swiss and Dutch
The Belgians and French
The Chinese and Japanese
Q. Which of these freedoms has a central importance for Paine?
Freedom of assembly
Freedom of religion
Freedom of marriage
Freedom to bear arms