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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What concerns Paine about how Burke's pamphlet is published?
(a) The small print.
(b) The incorrect order of pages.
(c) The colors used.
(d) The translation.

2. Why does Paine admire the Marquis?
(a) For his work with trade agreements between America and other countries.
(b) For his cooperation and wisdom during the American Revolution.
(c) For his economic support of the American Revolution.
(d) For his writings against the English.

3. According to Paine, what is Burke incapable of understanding about the way government works?
(a) The difference between democracy, representation, and a monarchy.
(b) The difference between democracy and a monarchy.
(c) The difference between democracy and representation.
(d) The difference between representation and a monarchy.

4. Whom was the Rights of Man presented to?
(a) John Adams.
(b) Benjamin Franklin.
(c) Abraham Lincoln.
(d) George Washington.

5. When did the English Revolution take place?
(a) 1688.
(b) 1678.
(c) 1698.
(d) 1697.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where is the church located to which Paine subscribes?

2. What replaced hopelessness during a long battle, as Paine recounts?

3. How does Paine think that Christians are taught about the tales they learn?

4. What does Paine believe would end government through hereditary?

5. Which proverb does Paine refer to when commenting on the acts of Howe and Burgoyne?

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