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What does the author suggest about the proceedings?
What does the author suggest about the proceedings?
- They will remain strange and difficult indefinitely
- They will become familiar and agreeable over time (correct)
- They are already familiar and agreeable
- They are unnecessary and should be avoided
How does the author compare the Continent's feeling to a man's situation?
How does the author compare the Continent's feeling to a man's situation?
- Like a man avoiding all responsibilities
- Like a man completing tasks diligently
- Like a man procrastinating unpleasant business (correct)
- Like a man enjoying leisurely activities
What is the author's view on declaring independence?
What is the author's view on declaring independence?
- It is unnecessary and can be avoided
- It is necessary despite being unpleasant (correct)
- It is a task that can be delayed indefinitely
- It is a pleasant and enjoyable process
Study Notes
Author's Views and Comparisons
- The author suggests that the proceedings of declaring independence are likened to a man's internal struggle.
- The Continent's feeling is compared to a man's situation, implying a sense of turmoil and uncertainty.
- The author views declaring independence as a complex and potentially tumultuous process.
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Test your knowledge of American history with this quiz on the Declaration of Independence. Explore the events and sentiments leading up to this pivotal moment in the nation's history.
