Colonial LiteratureReview

1. According to The Declaration of Independence, when should a government be abolished?

A. when it is a monarchy.B. when it denies citizens the rights to life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness.C. when it taxes citizens without allowing them to vote for representatives.

2. What does Patrick Henry believe is the reason for the British military buildup in America?

A. He believes that the British plan to fight the French.B. He believes that the British plan to protect colonists from Native Americans.C. He believes that the British plan to force the colonists into submission.

3. Why does Henry believe that compromise with the British is not a workable solution?

A. Compromise is a sign of weakness.B. The British have responded with increased repression to previous efforts at compromise.C. The colonists cannot agree on which compromises to make.

4. The Declaration states several self-evident truths. Which of the following is NOT one?

A. All men are created equalB. All men are endowed by their Creator with unalienable rightsC. All kings eventually become tyrants

6. What seems to be Ben Franklin's chief purpose in his “project”?

A. To achieve “moral perfection”B. To become wealthyC. To show his willingness to work hard

7. Tyranny, like Hell, is not easily conquered. This is an example of . . .

A. parallelismB. allusionC. Charged words

Technique Practice

A Prince, whose character is thus marked by every act which may define a Tyrant, is unfit to be the ruler of a free people.

A. Parallelism

B. Charged words

C. Allusion

We mutually pledge to each other our Lives, our Fortunes, and our sacred Honor.

A. Parallelism

B. Charged words

C. Allusion

But when a long train of abuses and usurpations. . .

A. Parallelism

B. Charged words

C. Allusion

He has made judges . . . He has erected a multitude . . .He has kept among us . . .

A. Parallelism

B. Charged words

C. Allusion

What signifies it to me, whether he who does it is a king or a common man; my countryman or not my countryman; whether it be done by an individual villain, or an army of them?

A. Parallelism

B. Charged words

C. Rhetorical Question

Let them call me rebel and welcome, I feel no concern from it; but I should suffer the misery of devils . . .

A. Rhetorical Question

B. Charged words

C. Allusion

If we wish to be free--if we mean to preserve . . . if we mean not basely to abandon the noble struggle . . . we must fight!

A. Parallelism

B. Charged words

C. Rhetorical Question