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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. As mentioned by Paine in Age of Reason, what did Jesus preach?
(a) Only benevolence.
(b) Benevolence and morality.
(c) Only morality.
(d) Paine is unaware of the teachings of Jesus.

2. According to Paine, which Greek mythological figure did the Virgin Mary replace in Christianity?
(a) Diana of Ephesus.
(b) Artemis of Ephesus.
(c) Hera.
(d) Athena.

3. According to Paine, which governments must unite to lead by example in order to ensure liberty worldwide?
(a) Only America and France.
(b) Only England and France.
(c) Only America and England.
(d) America, England, and France.

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

5. What does Paine profess about himself in The Crisis?
(a) He is not superstitious.
(b) He is superstitious.
(c) He does believe in miracles.
(d) He does not believe in miracles.

Short Answer Questions

1. In his letter to Howe, what comparison does Paine make about arguing with a man who has no use for authority?

2. According to Paine, what should each man strive for?

3. In the Christian tale, where is Satan banished to by the Almighty?

4. How does Paine describe tyranny?

5. What does Paine find interesting about the Immaculate Conception?

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