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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. For what does Paine compliment Washington?

2. What does Paine think about the idea of being a king through heredity?

3. What did Gideon deny?

4. When does Paine wish the Revolution had begun?

5. Which religious group of people does Paine think are persecuted?

Short Essay Questions

1. What is Paine's definition of a Quaker?

2. When does Paine wish the Revolution had begun and why?

3. What disappoints Paine about the limited examples of solid government that are available?

4. How does Burke misrepresent Dr. Price's speech and what is Paine's response?

5. What is the difference between society and government?

6. What are the reasons Paine gives in support of America's Declaration of Independence?

7. How does Paine consider the state of America and his literary career after the revolution?

8. What are the reasons Paine has in writing the Rights of Man and to whom is it presented?

9. What does Burke accuse the French of pertaining to their actions against Louis XVI and how does Paine correct him?

10. How does Paine recall the events surrounding George Washington's crossing of the Delaware?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Paine writes about Agrarian Justice and the distribution of land in America.

1) Describe Paine's initial theory of how land should be given to people and why he believes it is impractical.

2) Explain how Paine considers land cultivation versus dispossession.

3) Analyze Paine's concluding plan for compensating people who he thinks have been cheated of their rightful inheritance.

Essay Topic 2

Paine and Burke disagreed on several important events regarding the French Revolution.

1) Compare the views of Paine and Burke on the following issues: Dr. Price's speech at the celebration of the English Revolution, the French's actions against Louis XVI, Versailles, and the Bastille.

2) Explain the different techniques used in conveying the arguments by Paine and Burke, including which one was more effective and why.

Essay Topic 3

Describe the deception that England uses with its people during the French Revolution. Why did the English government publicly support the war and how did their actions indicate their lack of support? What are the ways England increases the revenue to the government by using wars or conflicts with other countries? What happens when it appears that England and France might reconcile, and how does England make sure it has another country to dispute? Why do the actions of the English government confirm Paine's negative description of it throughout his works?

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