In their written works, both Benjamin Franklin and Thomas Paine . Question 6 options:

A. demonstrate the ability of humans to improve themselves and society

B. explain the importance of being financially frugal

C. describe episodes in their early lives

D. inspire people to stay committed to the cause of American freedom

Question 7 (2 points) Read this quotation from The American Crisis by Thomas Paine: "'Tis the business of little minds to shrink; but he whose heart is firm, and whose conscience approves his conduct, will pursue his principles unto death." Based on these words, which virtue do both Paine and Benjamin Franklin celebrate?

Question 7 options:

A. Cleanliness

B. Humility

C. Resolution

D. Frugality

Question 8 (2 points) In The American Crisis, what is the purpose of the use of the underlined word in this quote: “I once felt all that kind of anger, which a man ought to feel, against the mean principles that are held by the Tories: a noted one, who kept a tavern at Amboy, was standing at his door, with as pretty a child in his hand, about eight or nine years old, as I ever saw, and after speaking his mind as freely as he thought was prudent, finished with this unfatherly expression, “Well! give me peace in my day’ “(41).

Question 8 options:

A. The use of “unfatherly” points out the that Tory is thinking only about his current happiness and not thinking about the future of his son.

B. The use of “unfatherly” points out that the Tory is belittling his son.

C. The use of “unfatherly” makes the reader angry that the author is arguing for independence from Britain, which is like a father to the colonies.

D. The use of “unfatherly” makes the reader question the Tory’s parenting skills.

Question 9 (2 points) What is one theme of Phillis Wheatley's "On Being Brought from Africa to America"?

Question 9 options:

A. Slavery goes against God's laws.

B. People of all colors can be redeemed by God.

C. God is removed from the daily lives of humans.

D. Slave traders will someday be enslaved by God.

Question 10 (2 points) Which quote best supports your answer to the last question?

Question 10 options:

A. “Twas mercy brought me from my Pagan land, Taught my benighted soul to understand That there’s a God, that there’s a Savior too”

B. “Once I redemption neither sought nor knew, Some view our sable race with scornful eye, ‘Their color is a diabolic die.’”

C. “Remember, Christians, Negroes, black as Cain, May be refin’d, and join th’ angelic train.”