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In a few sentences, with evidence from the text, explain which character you find most compelling, and why that character sparks your interest.

Part of how we know “Fart Proudly” is satire is that nobody would really sniff farts on purpose, even if they smelled good.

Thomas Paine is British but he is in favor of the American revolution, although he leaves America for France, then returns to Zimbabwe.

In his writings, Thomas Paine is unique in his view of America as ___________.

Oratory is very important in native American culture.

Tecumseh asserts that the white settlers are trustworthy, but only after they smoke the peace pipe.

Thomas Jefferson was an antislavery slave owner.

Which of the following was NOT part of Franklin’s “Remarks concerning the Savages of North America”?

Hester says she would have gone with Mistress Hibbins to meet the “black man” if the governor had taken Pearl.

Benjamin Franklin believes the native Americans are truly savage.