Common Sense, Rights of Man, and Other Essential Writings Quiz Questions | Quiz: Age of Reason

Quiz: Age of Reason

This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

Directions: Circle the correct answer.

1. What does Paine find interesting about the Immaculate Conception?
a) Its meaning has changed with time.
b) Its meaning has not changed with time.
c) It can be disproven.
d) It cannot be disproven.

2. What ancient philosopher does Paine mention in Age of Reason?
a) Aristotle.
b) Plato.
c) Socrates.
d) Confucius.

3. How well were Paine's views on religion known when Age of Reason was written?
a) He was well known for advocating freedom of religion.
b) His views on religion were not known.
c) He was well known for not advocating freedom of religion.
d) His views on religion were only known by his friends.

4. From where does Paine think Christianity adapted...
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