Refer to The Crisis by Thomas Paine:
1. To what does Paine compare the struggle of liberty?
2. Explain why does Paine feel that God will support the support the colonies?
3. Is this more of a Puritan belief or Rationalist faith? Describe.
4. Explain what point is Paine trying to make with his example of the father at Amboy?
5. Do you agree with Paine's point about the father? Or do you feel the father was right? Describe.
6. Provide an example of metaphor in this selection.
7. Why does Paine say the colonies are justifying infighting this war?
8. In your own words describe what the following quotation means: "Tis the business of little minds toshrink; but he whose heart is firm, and whose conscience approves his conduct, will pursue his principles unto death."
9. In trying to convince the people of the justice of the Revolution, to explain what does Paine appeal?
10. Explain how is the title relevant to the topic Paine discusses?
11. Describe how this selection is an example of the philosophy of Rationalism.
12. List the persuasive devices Paine uses throughout this selection.